Rally – Bouffier deprives Maurin of victory in Antibes

Bryan Bouffier claimed victory in the 49th Rally d’Antibes au volant de la Hyundai i20 WRC. The new recruit from the Korean manufacturer seemed on the verge of losing to the Fiesta WRC of Julien Maurin who had a one-minute lead, but the Championship leader was trapped by a storm while his opponent made a better choice of tires. The reigning French champion lost 22 seconds behind but still took the victory points.

Pierre Roché (Mini JCW WRC) monte sur la dernière marche du podium avec un retard de plus de huit minutes sur la tête de la course ! Patrick Rouillard ayant dû abandonner, c’est la Porsche 997 GT3 Cup de Gilles Nantet qui décroche la quatrième place ainsi que la victoire au Trophée Michelin. Cédric Robert complète le top cinq sur sa Citroën DS3 R3 et s’impose en Citroën Racing Trophy. Frédéric Raynal n’échoue qu’à deux secondes au volant de sa Ford Escort.

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Discover the report of the 49th Antibes Rally in issue 1963 of AUTOhebdo, available from Tuesday in digital version on all platforms, and from Wednesday on newsstands.