How much do you like this year's season in terms of the number of competitions, quality and length of the racetracks?
I think this season is very interesting for everyone. We have enough races, strong competition and good teams with super vehicles. There are two bigger competitions and five sprints, so everyone can find something for themselves. It's a little pity that they're all close to each other. But I certainly do not cry, because I am very glad to be able to ride here. This year, everyone who wants to win must go to the edge. From my point of view, it is quite difficult to do a good result.
You are driving in Slovakia, Poland, Europe. Where do you like the most and what is the Slovak environment other than foreign?
It is clear that I now enjoy the most the European environment. There is strong competition and beautiful long races, each of which is completely different. It is necessary to know the environment and to prepare for the fight with the best, even with domestic riders. It is a great challenge. In Slovakia and Poland I have already been awarded the title of a champion, but we are still starting in Europe. It is my goal for the future and along with my team we will continue on that road.
How do you rate crews who travel in Slovakia, whom do you consider to be the most competitive?
I think Martin Koči is currently the fastest Slovak driver. It is a pity that Jozko Beres can not race because he is a great driver and a good man. Each of our races was for seconds. Many people have tried not to have a good atmosphere between us, but I think they did not succeed
Rally Košice is an important two-stage competition, will you be specially prepared for it?
Each competition has its own characteristics and each is hard in its own way. I like to start in Košice. I've won here, then I was the first at finish, but the victory was taken from me, and last year I had the biggest crash in my history. I have not yet seen where we will ride, but it will be a difficult race for us. On the other hand - we are profesionals and we come to fight for victory!
After striking the worst results, you still have a real chance to win the title of the Slovak champion, what strategy do you choose for the last rally of the season?
We have to win two days and then we will look at the strategy but not at all costs!
Zdenka Frývaldská
Press Secretary 43rd Rally Košice