World RX – Hansen surprise winner in Trois-Rivières

Timmy Hansen takes first victory of the season for Peugeot . While the Swede failed at the gates of the Final, he finally reached the starting grid following the exclusion of Timur Timerzyanov (Ford Fiesta) due to several contacts.

The Scandinavian still had an ace up his sleeve with the appearance of rain just before the start. The driver of the 208 was the fastest and took control of the race when leader Andreas Bakkerud (Ford Focus) passed on his joker lap.

The Hoonigan Racing driver finished in second place while Johan Kristoffersson (Volkswagen Polo) completed the podium ahead of Toomas Heikkinen (Audi S1).

While Petter Solberg (DS 3) dominated the weekend, the three-time world champion only took fifth place after missing his start and suffering from rainy conditions. The Norwegian finished ahead of Anton Marklund (Polo) who hit the Citroën after the finish line. The Scandinavian was hospitalized for examinations.

Sébastien Loeb (Peugeot) failed at the gates of the final after taking fourth place in his semi won by Petter Solberg ahead of Johan Kristoffersson and Anton Marklund.

Results of the World RX in Trois-Rivières

Discover the report of the World RX in Trois-Rivières in issue 2075 of AUTOhebdo, available from Monday evening in digital version on all platforms, and from Wednesday on newsstands.