Former official driver Patrick Magaud did not miss his return to the French gravel rally championship. Driving a Citroën C4 WRC ex-factory, now maintained by the PH Sport team, Magaud completes the first stage of the rally Terre des Cardabelles in first place. “ Before the start, I was a little stressed, because I didn't know the level of the championship, nor my ability to use this car. The C4 WRC amazed me with its traction, braking and balance. The day passed without any problems, we just got up a little at the end of the day. It was imperative to be at the finish rather than ending up in the trees”, he concludes with a big burst of laughter.
Second behind Magaud with 22 seconds behind, ??Manu?? Gascou, author of two best scratch times, was also satisfied with his day. “Apart from a spin in the first special, we rode well. Tomorrow we hope to put a little pressure on the C4. Our goal always remains victory? »
As for Simon Jean-Joseph, the fact of opening the road, as leader of the championship, certainly handicapped him. ?We didn?t have the best set-up? on the car. In addition, we experienced some technical problems at the end of the stage?, explained the Martinican champion, who finished the stage in third position, one minute behind Magaud.
Finally, let's note the very good fourth place in the Christmas Tron scratch. At the wheel of a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 Group N, he is ahead of the Ford Focus WRC of Laurent Carbonaro and the Skoda Octavia WRC of Alain Deveza.
Philip Carles
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