Henry hits back in the short sector

Winner of the two shortest special stages (10,80km and 7,60km) of the morning, Patrick Henry could expect to rank better in the standings. rally from Limousin. Unfortunately, the winner of Alsace-Vosges is experiencing problems with his Peugeot 307 WRC as soon as the distance increases: “ We are having electronic problems. It would be an air box temperature sensor. After five kilometers, we have engine cuts. » This is how the Henry-Lombard crew finds itself in fourth position, 23 seconds behind the leader, Jean-Sébastien Vigion.

It was in fact the driver of the Peugeot 207 who came out on top, setting the scratch time during the long special (35,80km). Despite everything, Vigion remains under close threat from Pierre Roche, who is only six tenths behind after the three stages of the morning. Despite his status as leader at midday, Vigion expresses regret: “ I managed the tires a little too much. I should have attacked from the start. » The beginning of the afternoon will give the drivers the opportunity to achieve better performances, on the same three tracks.