Third time for Lappi in 1'50 to 0″3 from Katsuta. The Finn has nothing to lose this weekend and could come and tickle the big players in the championship

Fourth provisional time for the Tricolore in 1'50″6, 9 tenths from the lead

On the starting line, Fourmaux sets off. First weekend for him with Coria in the legal seat

Smooth start for Greensmith who finished 3″2 behind Katsuta with a time of 1’52″9

Greensmith opens the ball at M-Sport. Fourmaux will follow him in a few moments

1'51″1 for the Irishman, 1″4 behind leader Katsuta

Third and final Hyundai entry, Breen sets out to attack

Katsuta attacks in this first special with the provisional best time in 1'49″7, 2 tenths faster than Neuville. “It’s a good start (…) I’m trying to make the most of it”

Absent in Greece, Katsuta returns to competition this weekend. The Japanese is already on the road to this SS1

Tänak is going fast but not enough to get rid of Neuville. 1'50″1 for him who finished just 2 tenths behind Neuville

Meanwhile, Tänak receives the starting signal 

A smooth start for the Finn who celebrates his 21st birthday this Friday. Fourth provisional time in 1'51″6, 1″7 behind Neuville

It's the turn of local Rovanperä to launch its Rally Finland. The child of the people is a contender for victory in his lands

Neuville is the first to beat Ogier's mark. The Belgian completes SS1 in 1'49″9, ahead of his rival by 0″9

Neuville starts his time. The Belgian is still in the running for the title and only wants to leave with victory on Sunday 

1'51 for Evans who finished 2 tenths behind his teammate. “This weekend will be a big challenge,” he explains upon arrival.

Evans' turn to take off. Runner-up to Ogier in the championship, the Welshman aims for victory to continue to believe in the title

And on the line shows a time of 1'50″8 for Ogier. This is the first mark of the day to beat