After a calamitous start to his 2016 campaign, is challenging for the World Rally Championship title still realistic for Jari-Matti Latvala? Valentin Khorounzhiy investigates. Given the sheer number of drivers in the WRC field that would do anything to get a seat with Volkswagen, it should be very difficult to feel for Jari-Matti Latvala. The Finn, after all, is not only driving the best car in the championship, but is clearly one of the most naturally gifted competitors in the sport, a regular frontrunner since 2008 and a driver who should have had little trouble becoming champion ever since he joined the strongest team. Sebastien Ogier, of course, had other plans – and while the duo...
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