Monte-Carlo Rally 2023
This is the end of the morning loop. Meet at 14:31 p.m. for the start of the afternoon session
Ogier slightly behind Rovanperä since he concedes 4″6 in this last special of the first loop of the day. 11'40″3 for the Habs which sees the Finn return to 30 seconds before the afternoon. “The objective is to stay in a safe place avoiding any punctures and other problems. » The Gapençais manages perfectly.
Rovanperä is there. The Finn dislodges Evans with a time of 11'35″7, 4″6 faster than the Welshman
No first special victory for Neuville in this Monte-Carlo despite a good passage. The Belgian finished in 11'41, 0″7 behind Evans. Toyota will continue its flawless performance. “It was bouncing all the way around, it was moving a lot. I pushed as much as I could but I’m not comfortable.”
Tänak blows as he crosses the line 5″1 behind Evans with a time of 11’45″4. “The problem is recurring but the car remains drivable,” the Estonian still suffers with his faulty power steering
Evans is confident as he signs the best provisional time in 11'40″3 ahead of Lappi by 7″7. “I did well. This new first portion was tricky but it wasn't bad at all. »
Sordo always delicate in this Monte-Carlo. 11'56″9 for him who finished 8″9 behind Lappi. “The problem is between the steering wheel and the seat,” laments the Spaniard who expresses his mea-culpa
Katsuta on pace at the start of the special with only 2 seconds conceded to Lappi. 11'50 for the Japanese. “The first section was quite tricky but I did well even if I wasn't very confident. »
No problem for Lappi who logically beats Serdiridis with a time of 11'48, or 1'51″7 faster.
13'39″7 for Serdiridis in this SS11
The start is given, Serderidis is on the road
The start of SS11 is scheduled for 12:17 a.m.