WRC - Hirvonen chooses last place in Finland

The crews played it safe by opting for back positions. Mikko Hirvonen is banking on dry weather by choosing last place behind Championship leader Sébastien Ogier. Riku Tahko will lead the way.

Published on 31/07/2013 à 20:42

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WRC – Hirvonen chooses last place in Finland

Mikko Hirvonen had the honor of first choosing his position on the road for the first stage of the Rally from Finland, the Citroën driver having achieved the scratch in the qualifying special. Despite the risk of showers, the Finn banked on dry weather and opted for last position, seeking to take advantage of the sweep. The winner of the 2009 edition had the satisfaction of seeing that his opponents followed his strategy, Sébastien Ogier opting for 13th place behind Thierry Neuville.

Riku Tahko, author of the worst time in the qualifying special, will therefore pray for wet weather tomorrow as he will open the road ahead of Martin Prokop and PG Andersson. His compatriot Jarkko Nikara will start in fourth position ahead of Dani Sordo, Kris Meeke, Juho Hänninen, Mads Ostberg, Andreas Mikkelsen, Jari-Matti Latvala and Evgeny Novikov.

Starting order of the 1st stage of the Rally Finland

1. Riku Tahko
2. Martin Prokop
3. PG Andersson
4. Jarkko Nikara
5. Dani Sordo
6. Kris Meeke
7. Juho Hanninen
8. Mads Ostberg
9. Andreas Mikkelsen
10. Jari-Matt Latvala
11. Evgeny Novikov
12. Thierry Neuville
13. Sébastien Ogier
14. Mikko Hirvonen