An Evans – Tänak duel which promises for second place in Mexico

On a regular basis, Sébastien Ogier (Citroën) is in a more than favorable position to seek a second consecutive victory in Mexico. The Frenchman has a 27″ lead over the Ford FiestaElfyn Evans (M-Sport Ford), and seems to control the debates.

So it’s towards second place and the duel between Evans and Ott Tänak (Toyota), leader of the championship, that eyes will turn. 2″2 separate the two drivers before the last three SS of the Mexican round.

A gap which could have been more to the advantage of Evans, the latter admitting to having lost too much time yesterday in the second pass in Otates, with 16″ conceded, on a terrain offering little grip with hard tires.

“It was a good morning for us and a good start to the afternoon, but I'm disappointed to have given so much to Ott in SS14, recognizes the Welshman. I was pushing pretty hard, but I just wasn't comfortable and I didn't feel like I was going fast.

The gap isn't particularly big and there will be a big fight on Sunday, but I'm confident we can get the job done. We want this second place and we will fight to get it. »

In the Toyota clan, optimism is required as they try to stay on the momentum of Saturday. “Looks like this is going to be interesting, says Tänak. We can fight for something and I'm really looking forward to it. »

And above all, being able to minimize the loss of championship points against Sébastien Ogier, increasingly close to a fifth victory on Mexican soil.

The first special of the last stage of the Rally of Mexico will begin this Sunday at 16:03 p.m., and will be continued live via our live-text.