Finland – SS19: Tänak already on the attack

Ott Tänak took all the risks to set the best time on SS19 of Rally Finland. The Estonian gained an additional 1” lead over Kalle Rovanperä.

Published on 07/08/2022 à 08:05

Dorian Grangier

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Finland – SS19: Tänak already on the attack

Ott Tänak increased his lead to 10 seconds over Rovanperä in Finland © Nikos Katikis / DPPI

The fourth day has barely begun when the two protagonists of the Rally of Finland are already in the battle. Ott Tänak a été le plus rapide de l’ES19 avec un chrono de 5’19″5. Le pilote Hyundai a pris de gros risques lors de la spéciale, frôlant la correctionnelle par endroits. Il devance son principal rival sur le Rallye de Finlande, Kalle Rovanperä (2e, +1″9). Le Finlandais est désormais relégué à 10″3 de l’Estonien au classement général, alors qu’il ne reste plus que 3 spéciales à parcourir.

In addition to the two leaders, the other drivers secure their positions while waiting for the Power Stage. Thierry Neuville (3e, +7″6) a montré un bon rythme et a même surclassé trois Toyota, celles de Lappi (4e, +9″7), Evans (5e, +10″5) et Katsuta (6e, +11″4).

Comme depuis le début du rallye, ce sont les M-Sport qui ferment la marche. De retour sur la piste après son abandon samedi, Craig Breen (7th, +13″5) was the fastest of the 5 Fords entered despite its opening position on the special. The two French Adrien fourmaux (10th, +15″6) and Pierre-Louis Loubet (11th, +21″1) were the slowest on this 19th stage, suffering with a lack of grip.

The classification of SS19: 

The general classification after SS19: 

Dorian Grangier

A young journalist nostalgic for the motorsport of yesteryear. Raised on the exploits of Sébastien Loeb and Fernando Alonso.

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