Francois Duval’s Ford Focus RS WRC 07 unveiled with it’s new Structo livery

Duval's new car has been unveiled that he will campaign in Rally Germany 2008 and the other remaining asphalt WRC rounds this season. The car features the stricking colour scheme of his principle sponsor Structo.

Duval was upbeat about his chances in Germany when he spoke to crash.net:

In the past I have had some very good results here in Germany and this year I am in the championship winning car so hopefully this can continue. The stages here are quite similar to those in Belgium which I think will also help a lot.

The deal we have struck this year is to do all the remaining tarmac rounds which I am excited about because I know I have the best speed on asphalt. Hopefully my addition will help the Stobart team's chance for more points in the Manufacturers' Championship and also mine in the drivers' "

Duval and Pivato's new helmet designs for Rallye Deutschland

Malcolm Wilson said to crash.net how positive he felt about Duval's chances in Germany:

I don't see any reason why he can't do something similar this year in Germany as he did in 2007 too. He has got the chance. He did a very good rally in Monte Carlo in the Stobart Focus."

Another Duval test vid from Saturday

Images Willy Weyens

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