Investigators expressed surprise at the confidence shown by ​Christian Michel in pushing Eurofighter's case despite the consortium being out of the race because of high prices and also as it was a single-engine aircraft compared to the twin-engined Rafale.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/agencies-claim-more-proof-of-christian-michel-pushing-eurofighters-case/articleshow/68366237.cms