Tony Gardemeister: “The project is exciting..”

After Seat, Mitsubishi, Skoda, and Ford, Toni Gardemeister finds refuge with Suzuki. The Finnish driver will be the leader of a team under construction. Reaction from the Finn 24 hours after his official announcement.

How do you see this arrival at Suzuki?

« This is a very great opportunity for me, I am very happy to join a new team. There is everything to build and a large margin for progress. The project is exciting. The whole team is working very hard. I hope we can achieve good results in the coming years. »

Do you have a goal for this season?

« The objective is to score as many points as possible. We will start the season by trying not to make any mistakes. Generally, I rarely go out. I hope that will still be the case next season. Then, the goal is to improve in terms of performance to get closer to the best. »

Where do you think you can achieve the best results?

I like asphalt more than events on a too brittle surface or mud. But the rallies I prefer take place on fast gravel. It’s still too early to know where we stand compared to the competition depending on the events. I’m just eager to be able to defend our chances.

Interview conducted by the WRC