ERC – Lukyanuk faces Sirmacis in Estonia

We were expecting a face to face between the two leaders of the European Rally Championship Kajetan Kajetanowicz (Ford Fiesta R5) and Alexey Lukyanuk (Ford Fiesta R5), but the Pole was unable to join the fight for first place, disturbed by several mechanical problems on his Fiesta R5, including a stubborn gearbox changed at service which earned him a 10″ penalty, before encounter power steering problems at the end of the stage.

Alexey Lukyanuk did not ask for so much and logically took the lead in the Estonian event, but must face the constant threat of Ralfs Sirmacis. The driver of the Skoda Fabia R5, winner of the Acropolis last May, did not let up his efforts throughout the day and this Saturday evening is 20″1 behind the Russian leader.

Kajetanowicz a résisté en troisième position mais reste sous la menace de la Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX de Rainer Aus, quatrième à moins de 5″ du podium et deuxième de l’ES10, remportée par Raul Jeets. Parmi les principaux abandons, Egon Kaur (Mitsubishi Lancer) a renoncé sur un problème de système de carburant dans l’ES8. Hiroki Arai, aligné sur une Ford Fiesta R5 du Tommi Mäkinen Racing, et membre du programme de développement du Toyota Gazoo Racing, a renoncé après une sortie dans l’ES6.

The last day of Rally of Estonia will begin tomorrow morning with the 20,32 km of Ristimäe, scheduled from 9:15 a.m.

Ranking after Stage 1