Mikkelsen, the man from the Azores

On the Portuguese island lost in the middle of the ocean, the Norwegian won his first European success in 2021. Taking advantage of the absence or failures of his rivals, Mikkelsen isolated himself at the top of the championship. Well off to a good start, Yoann Bonato went off the road too quickly.

Published on 19/09/2021 à 22:31

Loïc ROCCI

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Mikkelsen, the man from the Azores

Financially complicated to compete, the event was not successful (forty-four competitors). The main candidates for the title were, however, present to face this rally qui s’est avéré toujours aussi complexe à appréhender, notamment à cause de sa météo imprévisible. La nature des chemins souvent boueux et très étroits réclame une bonne connaissance des subtilités des lieux pour être immédiatement dans le rythme. Il n’y a donc rien eu de surprenant de voir Ricardo Moura s’installer en t�

Loïc ROCCI

Journalist specializing in rallying past, present and future... and with a southern accent

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