Andreas Mikkelsen: “It was fun fighting with Dani Sordo”

At the wheel of his Skoda Fabia Rally2 Evo, Andreas Mikkelsen became the fifth different Rally winner this season. The Norwegian, already leader of the championship, was able to increase his lead and Efrén Llarena, second in the championship, is 34 points behind. While he was in second place behind Dani Sordo before the last loop, Andreas Mikkelsen achieved three consecutive scratches in the last three specials to take victory, 14″8 seconds ahead of the Spaniard. “We played intelligently, and I say thank you to the team. Elliott did a great job, and I'm very happy. It was really a great competition and it was fun to fight with Dani”, rejoices Mikkelsen. 

Champagne tastes even better when the bottle is hard to open 😅 🍾🏆
Well done everyone!#FIAERC #AzoresRally pic.twitter.com/ufk2Nz4g18

— European Rally Championship (@FIAERC) September 18, 2021

Le Rally d'Acores took place under very complicated weather conditions. There were several abandonments and the drivers were unanimous on the state of the road which was very slippery. “The Rally was very demanding because on Friday it rained a lot, there was fog and mud. It was a big challenge ». After winning WRC2 at Rally Greece, Andreas Mikkelsen was partnered for the second time with Elliott Edmonson as co-driver. “Our association worked very well. We built on Greece and I'm getting more and more used to how it works ». The next Rally of the season will take place from October 1 to 3, in Portugal for the Serras de Fafe Rally. 

 

 

 

 

 

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