ERC – Jan Kopecky masters his subject at Barum Rally

Jan Kopecky (Skoda Fabia R5) won the 7 stages of the first stage of the Barum Czech Rally Zlin and is in the lead with a lead of more than half a minute over its closest pursuer, Vaclav Pech (Mini JCW S2000, after the first stage.

Kajetan Kajetanowicz (Ford Fiesta R5) is almost a minute from the head of the race in 3rd place, after seeing his rival Craig Breen (Peugeot 208 T16) lose more than 2 minutes following a puncture. The Irishman was only able to get back to the edge of the top ten, while his teammate Charles Martin occupies 8th place. Alexey Lukyanuk (Fiesta R5) occupies 4th place ahead Pavel Valousek (Fabia S2000).

The day was marked by the impressive release of Robert Consani (DS3 R5) in SS2. His car is destroyed but the crew is unhurt (video).