News from P-G Andersson (1st in JRC after SS18):
"I had a definite plan before I came to this event. I knew that I should not risk my lead of the championship by pushing too hard and having a problem, so my aim was to drive around all the rocks and stay in the middle of the road. I feel sorry for Urmo, but my strategy paid off perfectly as by staying out of trouble I won the rally on the last two stages. I didn't expect it though!"

News from News from Urmo Aava (2nd in JRC after SS18):
"It's been a fantastic rally, but very nerve-wracking! Today was really tricky: we had everything to lose and nothing to gain. Sure enough, we had a front-left puncture six kilometres from the end of SS16 that ruined our tyre strategy and meant we had to settle for second after having led from the start of the rally. It's disappointing, but it's been a very good fight and we still have a useful result. Punctures are one of those unlucky things that can just happen."

News from Nobuhiro 'Monster' Tajima, team principal:
"Big congratulations to both P-G and Urmo! Not only have they driven very quickly, but also in a very mature way-and that is how you win championships. I feel very sorry for Urmo, but what happened was not his fault: I think both drivers have found the perfect compromise between speed and safety, and this is very promising for the future. We are also so pleased that a Suzuki won all the gravel stages, and that in total there are three Suzuki Swifts in the top four. Well done!"