Rally – Cuoq ahead of Baud at Lyon-Charbonnières

Jean-Marie Cuoq Citroën C4 WRC) took the scratch in almost all the specials of the first stage of the 66th Rally Lyon-Charbonnières, the best time of the super special going to the Peugeot 206 WRC of Hervé Knapick after the Rontalon special? St Sorlin (SS4) was canceled for safety reasons. If the reigning Gravel Rally champion has not relinquished the lead in the event, he is still having trouble letting go of the competition since Lionel Baud (Fiesta WRC) follows just 15 seconds behind. David Salanon completes the provisional podium in another Ford Fiesta WRC less than eight seconds behind the car in front of him.

Pierre Roché (Mini JCW WRC) continue de résister à la pression des Citroën C4 WRC. Pascal Trojanio n’accuse que deux secondes de retard tandis qu’Éric Rousset suit à six secondes. Gilles Nantet (Porsche 997 GT2) est en tête du Trophée Michelin avec 16 secondes d’avance sur 207 S2000 de Franck Lions, tandis que Pierre Ragues (Skoda) occupe la cinquième place de la catégorie (la 14e du classement général).

The crews will still have a good course ahead for the second stage with eight stages to go.