Jones was 24th after 16 of 17 stages last year, but did not finish
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Wales' sole representative in the Wales Rally GB Gareth Jones is hoping to finish in the top 10 this weekend.
The rally's ceremonial start is on Thursday, with the competitive action due to begin on Friday morning.
The Subaru driver told BBC Sport: "My aim is the top 10. If I don't get in the top 10 towards the end of the rally, I'll be very, very disappointed.
"This is my last rally of the year, we've got nothing until the end of January, so I might let the reins go."
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They're more excited to see Valentino Rossi than anyone else - I am anyway
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"The car is looking good. I'm very happy, we've just finished a three-day test last week. Everything went spot on as we wanted. It's down to me to perform now," he continued.
And like the rest of the Welsh public, Jones is looking forward to seeing six-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi on four wheels.
"It's brilliant to see everyone here supporting everything. I think they're more excited to see Valentino Rossi than anyone else - I am anyway.
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"He's a good pilot - don't doubt that - he can handle his car."
And Jones, who has yet to win a point in this year's championship, is dreaming of launching a world title bid in the future.
"Hopefully - that's what we're gearing up to. We're moving in the right direction and the sponsors are behind me, which is a big help."
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