Var: Rossel by a short head

Although he did not set a scratch time, Léo Rossel (C3 Rally2-PH Sport by Minerva Oil) was able to be efficient on the three special stages of the day. The current leader of the French Championship returned to Sainte-Maxime with a 0,9 second lead over his pursuers.

Best performer of the day with two scratchs, Eric Camilli (i20 N Rally2-Team Bonneton HDG-2C Compétition) is particularly at the wheel of his Hyundai. The former resident of the WRC is ready to fight for victory.

First leader of rally, Yoann Bonato (C3 Rally2-Trajectus Motorsport) conceded just under five seconds in SS 3. That was enough to drop back to 3rd place. The five-time French Champion absolutely must win if he wants to keep any hope of winning the title alive. The top three are neck and neck.

Mathieu Franceshi (Fabia RS Rally2) quickly found his bearings on a rally he had not competed in since 2019. He is in provisional fourth place ahead of Anthony Fotia (C3 Rally2-PH Sport by Minerva Academy GT2i).

Cédric Robert (A110 Rally-Team Bonneton HDG-2C Compétition) has a lead of more than 18 seconds over Ludovic Godard (A110 Rally-PH Sport by Minerva Oil) in the 2 Wheel Drive classification.

Gregory Fontalba (A110 Rally) leads the Trophy Alpine Elf Rallye. He is ahead of Fabrice Bect (A110 Rally).

Nothing is decided in the Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup! Lucas Darmezin (208 Rally4) is less than two seconds ahead of Valentin Ascenzi (208 Rally4).

With six special stages on the programme including the return of the Faron time trial near Toulon, the second day promises some great battles.

The provisional ranking of the 1st day