

As well as the new-look, stronger opposition, the Volkswagen crews face another tough opponent: the rally itself. Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F), Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) and Andreas Mikkelsen/Anders Jæger (N/N) are the men to beat, having finished first, second and third in last year’s world championship. Three Polo R WRCs line up at the Rally Monte Carlo, the first of the 14 rounds that make up the World Rally Championship this year. A classic to kick off the World Championship – Volkswagen opens its campaign in the 2016 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) with a truly iconic rally from 21 to 24 January: the “Monte”. The ultimate home rally: route passes Sébastien Ogier’s doorstep in Gap, finale in Monaco The opposition: like Volkswagen, the rivals are also well prepared for the new rally season

Volkswagen starts the 2016 season as defending champion in all WRC competitions
