The crews are preparing to compete in the Vargasen special, the last route of the morning, 14,27km long. Gorban will start at 10:08 a.m.

The provisional classification after SS10:

SS10:TanakNeuvilleOgierLatvalaSordoMeekeOstbergBreenEvansLefebvreOstberghttps://t.co/Dan3hfMtF4#wrc #RallySweden pic.twitter.com/NCiqyBniQs

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Neuville finished only a tenth behind Tänak and thus gained almost 3 seconds on Latvala. “I tried to be as efficient as possible because there were a few pitfalls in this special. » The Hyundai driver now has a lead of more than 33 seconds over Latvala.

Latvala sets the 3rd provisional time, 2″7 behind Tänak who is 12″6 behind 2nd place. “Tänak is doing very well. I have to stay focused. »

Tänak improves the mark by 9 tenths with a time of 8'03″0. The Estonian now has a lead of almost 10 seconds over Ogier in the general classification. “I feel good in the car today and I'm pushing. »

Meeke sets the 3rd provisional time, 5s behind Ogier. The Citroën driver remains 13s behind the world champion. “It was a good stage for me. I'm trying to fight for the podium. »

Ogier takes the provisional scratch with a time of 8'03″9, 4s better than Sordo. The M-Sport driver is still looking to climb onto the provisional podium by taking over Tänak. “It's a great stage, even if it was difficult with the fresh snow. »

Paddon lost another minute with his power steering failing. “I still have to resist during a special stage. » The Hyundai driver slips to 9th behind Evans but maintains a 42s lead over Lefebvre.

Sordo improves the benchmark with a time of 8'08″0, 4s better than Breen. The Hyundai driver consolidates his 6th place with 21 seconds ahead of the C3 WRC. “I'm comfortable behind the wheel and I'm taking the opportunity to attack. »

Breen takes the provisional scratch with a time of 8'12″2, 8s better than Evans. The Citroën driver is in 7th position. “I try to stay clean by avoiding mistakes like I did yesterday. »

Ogier started 3 minutes after Paddon due to the Hyundai driver's power steering problems.

Evans improves the benchmark with a time of 8'20″2, 9″2 better than Lefebvre. The Welshman is in 9th position. “It’s really difficult because the road slips a lot. We continue to attack. »

Solberg rolling off in SS9:

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Lefebvre improves Gorban's time by almost 28 seconds with a time of 8'29"4. “It wasn't easy with the fresh snow. We still have more grip than the day before. »

Gorban sets a first time in 8'57″2. The Ukrainian encountered no problems in the special.

In WRC 2, Tidemans remained in the lead at the end of SS9 with more than a minute ahead of Veiby, while Suninen returned to 1″5 from 2nd place. Camilli is still ranked 4th. His compatriot Loubet retired yesterday with an engine problem.

Hagfors is the old Varmullsasen special which was used as a Power Stage last year. The road begins with a series of rapid turns. A series of downhill hairpins precede a big jump just before the finish. Many fans travel to this course every year.