Kris Meeke and Paul Nagle seek luck on Mexican gravel

Having failed to go the full distance in the opening two rounds of the World Rally Championship, the Irish duo of Kris Meeke/Paul Nagle (Citroen DS3 WRC) seek better fortune on this weekend’s Rally Mexico, the first gravel event of the year. 

The high altitude means engine power will be lower with team engineers reckoning the power output will be similar to last year’s cars. While that will result in less tyre wear, cooling systems, including those linked to the brakes, will be affected in the new WR cars.

On the shakedown Meek was third quickest behind Thierry Neuville (Hyundai), who has led both opening rounds and Jari Matti Latvala (Toyota Auris).