Mille Johansson Prepares for Tough Acropolis Rally as Junior WRC Leader
Mille Johansson leads the Junior WRC as he prepares for the tough Acropolis Rally in Greece.
Key Points
- • Mille Johansson and Johan Grönvall lead JWRC standings ahead of the Acropolis Rally.
- • The rally is known for its rocky and dusty conditions.
- • Their strategy focuses on finishing ahead of competitor Taylor Gill.
- • The rally starts with a shakedown and has 17 special stages throughout the weekend.
Mille Johansson, a 20-year-old rally driver from Katrineholm, is gearing up for the challenging Acropolis Rally in Greece, as he and co-driver Johan Grönvall currently lead the Junior World Rally Championship (JWRC) standings. The rally, renowned for its difficult conditions, features 17 special stages set across dusty and rocky terrain, beginning with a shakedown and a public stage on the evening of Thursday, June 26.
Despite facing some hurdles in their previous rallies in Sweden and Portugal, Mille and Johan have secured the most stage wins overall in the series. "As I see it, the championship is between me and Taylor Gill. Our strategy is to be ahead of him, whether it's a first or fifth place," Mille stated, underscoring their focus on outperforming key competitor Taylor Gill.
Johan emphasized the importance of maintaining a composed mindset during the event, while Mille added insight into the rally conditions, saying, "If you can avoid punctures and technical issues, you can almost glide to victory." Their strategy will prioritize finishing the rally successfully to maximize points, a crucial objective for retaining their lead in the championship before heading to the Rally di Roma Capitale in Italy on July 4-6.