Hänninen: “A close fight at Skoda”

If the Championship is led by Juho Hänninen, the gaps are very tight at the top of the ranking. Freddy Loix (BFO Skoda Rally Team) is in 3rd position, 3 points behind the leader while Jan Kopecky (Skoda motorsport) is 5th, 11 points. The two drivers from the Czech manufacturer will have the opportunity to come back to the Finn who will not take part in the event.

« I would like to be there but the IRC is no longer the main objective this year after my title in 2010 », explains Juho Hänninen, who focuses primarily on the SWRC Championship. “ I am happy at all the rallies where I can be present. »

The Finn, who finished 2nd in his category yesterday at Rally from Sardinia, expects a battle between Freddy Loix and Jan Kopecky at the Tour de Corse. “ They both know the roads very well. If Jan (Kopecky) wants to win the rally, he will have to be very fast because we have seen what Freddy Loix is ​​capable of. »

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