New Zealand – SS13: La Der’ for Craig Breen

At 5,81 km from the end of the loop, although the rain had stopped, there was no doubt that the drivers still in the race must be eager to end this grueling day and return to the service park.

This last short Komokoriki special was only supposed to be a formality, but everyone still had in mind Gus Greensmith's exit from the road during the first morning pass which had led to the cancellation of the stage.

High-speed section in very tricky conditions caught Gus out. Main thing is the safety cell did its job and Gus and Jonas are ok. pic.twitter.com/eMKc6ViPma

— M-Sport (@MSportLtd) September 30, 2022

Sébastien Ogier pointait avec 1 minute de retard au départ de la spéciale après s’être longuement arrêté dans le parcours de liaison pour inspecter sa Toyota et écopait d’une pénalité de 10 secondes.

Like a last wink, the rain increased after the passage of the first competitors, just before the leading trio composed of Rovanperä, Ogier and Thank you does not rush. None of the three men took any risks and the special came down to Craig Breen who signed his second scratch. Kalle Rovanperä could return to Auckland with the satisfaction of a duty accomplished and the world title within reach.

Sporting hostilities resume tomorrow at 23:32 p.m. French time for SS14 – Whitford Forest (8,82km). Two loops of two special stages are on the program for this last day of racing.

SS13 ranking:

General Classification after SS13:

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