Ford boss, Malcolm Wilson has insisted that Roma🎶n Kresta has by no means disappointed th♍e team in the opening two rounds of the 2005 FIA World Rally Championship, despite the decision announced today not to nominate the Czech for the second event in succession.

Like in Sweden then, when Ford preferred to nominate local expert, Henning Solberg, Kresta will again not be eligible to score points in the manufacturers' championship next month, instead, ♉Daniel Sola wilꦉl have that honour, and will effectively be their 'second' driver for the event.

"Dani's previous experience in M🧸exico tipped the decision in his favour," explained Wilson.

"He drove there in 2003, when the rally was not in🐎 the world c꧋hampionship, and again last season. Two years' experience of the stages there gives the team an advantage over our rivals."

Wilson also believes 🦄that the decision is a good one for Kresta, as it now means he is ꦯunder less pressure...

"This move will also help Roman come to terms with a new rally," he added, further justifying the announcement. "He can discover the characteristics of the Mexican 🧜roads at his own pace without having to worry about pushing to score points for Ford. He is in the middle of a steep learning programme and drivers' points on both rallies so far indicate t🌊hat he is coping extremely well."

Kre꧒sta finished eighth in both Sweden and the season opening Monte Carlo Rally, back in January.