In WRC-2, Jan Kopecky (Skoda Fabia R5) set the provisional best time in 6'39″0, 3″3 ahead of Eric Camilli (Ford Fiesta R5). The gap between the two drivers climbs to 12″5 in the general classification to the advantage of Kopecky.

Andreas Mikkelsen (Citroën) set a new scratch time at the end of SS12 of the Rally Germany. The Norwegian dominated the Römerstrasse sector, 12,28 km long, in 6'13"9, one second ahead of Hayden Paddon (Hyundai) and 1"6 ahead of Sébastien Ogier (Ford).

In the general classification, Ott Tänak (Ford), sixth in the SS 2″7 behind Mikkelsen, is in the lead at midday with 23″ ahead of Mikkelsen and 29″9 over Ogier. Elfyn Evans (Ford) remains fourth at 1'16″3, but sees Juho Hänninen (Toyota) come back to eight tenths. Craig Breen (Citroën), Jari-Matti Latvala (Toyota) and Hayden Paddon (Hyundai) follow in the standings.

“I think my confidence is still in the wall,” says Lappi. The Finn hit a wall yesterday at the end of the day, forcing him to retire before resuming Rally2 this morning.  

Kris Meeke (Citroën) and Esapekka Lappi (Toyota) ended their morning with the 9th and 10th provisional times.

“It's difficult, not easy to understand, but we have a good feeling in the car. » comments Tänak, who does not yet want to hear about possible team instructions at M-Sport.

Ott Tänak (Ford) sets the sixth provisional time, 2″7 behind Mikkelsen. The Estonian will have a 23″ lead after this morning loop over the Norwegian. Sébastien Ogier remains third at 29″9, 6″9 behind Mikkelsen.

New best time for Andreas Mikkelsen (Citroën). The Norwegian achieved a performance of 6'13″9, 1″ ahead of Paddon.

Sébastien Ogier (Ford) fails six tenths behind Paddon on this SS12. “I try to stay in the rhythm, and keep the drivers in front under pressure. »

Fifth time for Elfyn Evans (Ford) 3″1 behind Paddon.

“Three hard tires and one soft here: I didn't have the confidence,” admits Breen. I misjudged an intersection and stalled for the engine for a second. »

2″6 behind for Craig Breen (Citroën) on Paddon and fourth provisional time for the Irishman.

Juho Hänninen (Toyota) finished in 6'16″4, 1″5 behind Paddon and a tenth from his teammate Latvala.

Hayden Paddon (Hyundai) concluded his morning in 6'14″9, 12″2 ahead of Armin Kremer. The New Zealander believes he made the right choice of rubber for these two SS with hard tires.

6’27″1 for Armin Kremer.

Armin Kremer (Ford) started SS12.