2nd stage: Neuville retains the lead

Thierry Neuville will not have trembled. The Peugeot driver had an almost perfect race and maintained his lead over his direct rival Jan Kopecky (Skoda).

Published on 13/05/2011 à 18:42

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The Belgian had however lost the lead of the race, after being taken over by Bryan Bouffier. But the Frenchman suffered a puncture on SS5, causing him to fall to 6th position. “ It's true that this puncture destroyed my race, but the rally is still long », declares the pilot Peugeot at the finish of the second stage.

Jan Kopecky tries to keep up with the pace set by Thierry Neuville. The Czech finished the day's stage 23??4 behind the Belgian. He is slightly ahead of Freddy Loix and Andreas Mikkelsen. “ I will have to be faster tomorrow », Comments the Belgian. “ We still have six stages left to complete, so don't panic »

23??8 behind Andreas Mikkelsen, we find Peugeot driver Pierre Campana, author of a surprising second stage. “ I am very happy with the car. The set-up is perfect », Explains the Bastiais, who is ahead of the unlucky Bryan Bouffier.

The final stage of the Rallye aux 10 Virages will begin at 000 a.m. tomorrow with six special stages to contest.