SS5: Neuville takes the lead

Thierry Neuville (Peugeot) takes the scratch in SS4 at Taverna-Pont de Castirla. He regained the lead of the event after a puncture by Bryan Bouffier (Peugeot) who fell to 6th position in the standings.

Published on 13/05/2011 à 12:58

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The Belgian regains first place in the ranking, ahead of Jan Kopecky (Skoda) by 15??8 at midday. The Czech follows the pace of the pilot Peugeot finishing SS4 0?4 off the scratch. “ I was very lucky because I cut a corner where there were stones inside. »

We find two other Skoda drivers behind, with Andreas Mikkelsen (+18??5) and Freddy Loix (+23??4), who precede Pierre Campana (Peugeot), now 5th in the standings. “ I still have problems with my brakes but fortunately we will now benefit from assistance. »

Bryan Bouffier lost 1:00:4 on the lead. “ I don't know why I had a flat tire. I took the same rope as the other pilots. The problem is that this puncture occurred at the start of the special. »