Kronos boss hails Sordo
Kronos Citroen team principal Marc Van Dalen has praised Dani Sordo for adapting to World Rally Cars so rapidly
Reigning J-WRC champion Sordo took second in Catalunya last weekend, driving a 2005-specification customer version of Kronos Racing's Xsara WRC. He currently holds third in the drivers' championship.
"I knew Dani's impressive pace, his ability to react positively to the pressure and to preserve a position," said Van Dalen. "The question mark was all about his capacity to adapt to the driving style of a world rally car.
"His superb results say it all: third in the drivers' rankings after only four rallies in a WRC is simply exceptional.
"He is a raw diamond which is starting to polish."
Van Dalen tempered his praise by warning that Sordo must not rely too heavily on his driving talent, saying that he should follow the example set by double champion Sebastien Loeb.
"Now I think Dani should not believe 'that's it'," Van Dalen said. "He should keep in mind that Seb has added to his natural talent with a lot of work to become the fantastic champion he is today."
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