ERC – Ott Tänak easily wins in Estonia

Ott Tänak (Fiesta R5) has never been worried by the competition in Rally from Estonia despite slight mechanical problems. The Estonian won his national event with a lead of 47 seconds over Alexey Lukyanuk (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X), winner of the Production category. “We managed to have a good pace and we had a perfect preparation for Rally Finland where we expect to put up some serious fights”, commented the winner.

The second stage was animated by a breathtaking duel between Timmu Korge (Fiesta R5) and Alexey Lukyanuk, at the end of which the Russian finally prevented his rival from giving the MM Motorsport team a double by winning by just eight seconds. in advance. Rainer Aus (Lancer Evo IX) also managed to resist Esepakka Lappi (Skoda Fabia S2000) who had to be content with a top five finishing five seconds behind the Mitsubishi. “It was a pretty frustrating weekend. My car was not properly adjusted yesterday morning. Maybe we could have finished fourth.”, declared the Championship leader at the finish.

Karl Kruuda (Peugeot 208 T16 R5) follows in sixth place ahead of Sepp Wiegand (Skoda). Roland Murakas (Lancer Evo X) is eighth ahead of Sébastien Chardonnet (Citroën DS3 R5). “We learned a lot”, commented the Frenchman. “The car was perfect, it was very interesting. The competition was very strong, some drivers from Group N were really very fast. » The top ten is completed by Kristian Sohlberg (Fiesta R5) following the exit of Siim Plangi (208 T16 R5) in the last special. Sander Parn (Fiesta R2) wins in 2WD.

Discover the report from the Estonian Rally in issue 1970 of AUTOhebdo, available from Monday evening in digital version on all platforms, and from Wednesday on newsstands.