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Sébastien Ogier together with co-driver Julien Ingrassia, and Jari-Matti Latvala and his co-driver Miikka Anttila launch new Volkswagen 2013 Polo R WRC. Andreas Mikkelsen and new co-driver Mikko Markkula will run third Polo in selected events.

20,000 kilometres of testing, 1,700 parts designed completely from scratch, 17 months of preparations – all for the debut at the Rally Monte Carlo.

Monte Carlo shakedown saw former Citroen driver Thierry Neuville set the pace in his new ride with the Qatar World Rally Ford team. Sebastien Loeb, who is running a partial schedule this year, was second fastest.

The final night of the FIA World Rally Championship opening event in Monaco was the scene of crashes and stage cancellations. Once again Sebastien Loeb earned the 'Monte' win, and early points Citroen Total Abu Dhabi team.

Sebastien Ogier chose his starting position due to setting fastest qualifying time yesterday, and he turned that to his advantage to take the early lead in the Swedish Rally.

Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia celebrate the first Volkswagen Polo R win. Adding to their historical moment in Sweden were teammates Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila who finished fourth.

After tasting their first success since their WRC debut in 2013, VW is looking for more in the championship's third round.