Latvala enjoys the dust

While the dust could have been Jari-Matti Latvala's biggest handicap this morning when opening the road, it became his main ally. In the absence of wind, the dust remains above the track and considerably reduces the visibility of those pursuing it.

Published on 24/05/2009 à 08:25

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Starting with less than ten seconds ahead of Olbia, Jari-Matti Latvala returns after this first loop of two specials with an advantage of more than thirty seconds.

Obviously very disappointed, Mikko Hirvonen admitted his helplessness in the face of his teammate: “In the dust, I cannot take the slightest risk. We see what Malcolm is going to tell us in the audience? »

Petter Solberg manages to maintain third position against Sébastien Loeb before the last three special stages. Behind, Evgeny Novikov, Matthew Wilson and Khalid Al Qassimi secure their position.

Already affected by turbo problems yesterday, Dani Sordo continues his slow pace today and leaves eighth position in the general classification to Mads Ostberg.

There are still forty-eight timed kilometers to go.