Motorsport: Breen keen to end WRC winless streak in Portugal

As Rally Portugal begins in earnest today, Craig Breen scarcely needs reminding that he is the only driver from within the top echelon of the World Rally Championship yet to win a round of the series.

Second place in Rally Sweden earlier this year is his best result, unfortunately, due to Citroen’s arrangement with nine-times World champion Sebastien Loeb, Breen missed Mexico and Corsica and so couldn’t build on that momentum. Fifth in Portugal last year, he is looking to be consistent to deliver victory.

“Last year we were fast, especially on the Friday, so much so that we weren’t far off ending the opening leg in the lead. We went pretty close in Argentina (last round) despite our lack of experience, but this time I want to produce that level from start to finish, avoid making any mistakes and turn all of that into a good result.”