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Evans finally fails 1″2 behind Tidemand, who should have the best time of this SS20.

Tidemand (Skoda) seems the fastest on this SS20 in WRC-2. The Swede is temporarily ahead of the Skodas of Lappi and Suninen before the arrival of Elfyn Evans (Ford Fiesta R5).

Gorban (Mini) finished in 2’05″4, 6″1 behind Ogier and ahead of Al-Qassimi (DS3) by 2″4.

Abbring lost 5″3 on Ogier and finally concluded his day, disrupted in the last part by problems changing gears on his Hyundai i20.

Craig Breen ends his day with a time of 2’01”. The Irishman is ahead of Tänak by two tenths and sees his lead peak at 11” before the final day over the Estonian, in the fight for the podium.

41″ ahead before the last stage for Meeke against Latvala.

Kris Meeke is at the finish of the special. Fifth provisional time for the rally leader.

Ogier is the first to go under 2′ on this SS20. The three-time world champion took the provisional best time in 1’59”3. The Volkswagen driver does not hide that his last objective on this 2016 Rally Finland remains the points for the Power Stage.

Ott Tänak (Ford), still in contention for the podium against Craig Breen, set the second provisional time, 0″ behind Neuville.

Neuville takes the opportunity to regain some air in the general standings against his teammate Paddon, who had returned to a tenth before this SS20. The Belgian now has a 2″7 margin over the New Zealander.

Provisional best time for Thierry Neuville (Hyundai) in 2’00″4

Mads Ostberg (Ford) is placed in second provisional position, 6 tenths behind Latvala. The Norwegian is closing in on Paddon overall at 2″4 for sixth place in the rally.

Mads Ostberg (Ford) is placed in second provisional position, 6 tenths behind Latvala. The Norwegian is closing in on Paddon overall at 2″4 for sixth place in the rally.

Latvala ends his day ahead of Paddon and Mikkelsen by 1″7. The Volkswagen Finn is firmly established in second position, but does not seem able to catch Meeke. “I tried, but I couldn’t. The car is in any case better than last year. » comments Latvala.

“A frustrating day,” admits Paddon. It's not that bad, but not what we wanted. We need to sit down with the team and work to see where we are wasting time. »

Mikkelsen (Volkswagen) sets a time of 2’03″0 on this last SS. The Norwegian is immediately matched by Hayden Paddon (Hyundai).

Wet areas dot this last ES after the rain has passed.  

The start of the 20th special stage of the Rally Finland, 4,23 km long, will be given at 17:32 p.m.