08h
SS14 is scheduled to start at 8:11 a.m.
07h
More information is coming in on Bertelli's situation: the Italian driver went off the road into a ditch, but was not injured. His co-driver Simone Scattolin, however, is under the care of doctors.
07h
The yellow flag remains displayed on SS13, and the remaining competitors should take the special in liaison mode according to the WRC.
07h
Valeriy Gorban (Mini) and Kevin Abbrig (Hyundai) finished the SS, but the Dutchman confirms having been forced to cut his effort following the yellow flag displayed after Bertelli's accident.
07h
SS13 (8th fastest time) “It's our first time here and it's really incredible. We tried to attack, it’s not too bad I think “
— Eric Camilli (@EricCamilli) July 30, 2016
07h
The SS would be interrupted due to Bertelli's stop according to WRC radio.
07h
The special was interrupted confirms the organization.
07h
With a time of 15'26″3, Craig Breen (DS3) concedes 20″ on his teammate Meeke, but takes the opportunity to overtake Thierry Neuville in the general classification for fourth place.
07h
An ok run through Ouninpohja but the car geometry wasn't quite right, it's not a bit problem but we have to manage it over the morning
— Ott Tänak (@OttTanak) July 30, 2016
07h
Eric Camilli finished this first Saturday SS 28″5 behind Meeke.
07h
“I kept my line, the Citroën works well, but, honestly, I don't know where I can improve in the second pass. I was wary of this ES, so I got up early today to watch the video. » comments Meeke.
07h
As @voiceofrally said this is the stage of the year! Brilliant @krismeeke and @paulnagle1, incredible splits pic.twitter.com/gACyl9pPOr
— Citroën Racing (@CitroenRacing) July 30, 2016
07h
With this superb performance, Kris Meeke increases his lead to 31″5 over Latvala in the general standings.
07h
Before Meeke's arrival, Ott Tänak had placed his Ford Fiesta 2″1 behind Latvala.
07h
A driver seems to be flying over the bumps of Ouninpohja: Kris Meeke (DS3), already well ahead at intermediate times, beats Latvala's time by a large margin and signs a resounding 15'06"3, or 13"4 better than the Finnish.
07h
Lorenzo Bertelli is reported arrested at km 9,1
07h
Big loss of time for Thierry Neuville (Hyundai) who concedes 19″7 on Latvala, and especially 6″1 on Mikkelsen who takes third place overall. “No feelings. I wasn't able to attack. The car was moving a lot and I had no confidence. »
07h
Mads Ostberg (Ford) fails to improve on Latvala's benchmark, falling 7″8 behind the Finn from Volkswagen.
07h
15'19″7 for Jari-Matti Latvala (Volkswagen) who improves Hayden Paddon's previous reference by 8″1. “Superb stage, but there were sometimes big stones on the road. »
07h
“The balance of the car is better this morning,” said Paddon. I could have done better but with gravel you can't go that fast. I'm sure that on the second pass, when we have corrected our notes, it will be better. ".
