SS9: Jan Kopecky gets closer

Thierry Neuville started this last stage less well. The Peugeot driver lost 8”9 ahead of his direct pursuer at the end of the first special.

Published on 14/05/2011 à 10:15

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The leader of the Tour de Corse only achieved the 6th fastest time of SS9 and now only has a 14??5 lead over his direct pursuer Jan Kopecky (Skoda), author of the scratch in SS9. “ The car is too heavy, we took two spare wheels. The car moves really a lot », Comments the Belgian.

Pierre Campana (Peugeot ) is one second ahead of Bryan Bouffier by achieving an impressive 2nd time, 3??6 behind Jan Kopecky.

The battle for the podium is fierce between Freddy Loix and Andreas Mikkelsen. The Norwegian came back to 0??1 behind the Belgian. “ I had a pretty good feeling in this special. We didn?t have any problems and we continue to attack », declares the Nordic pilot.