Rally Mexico 2023

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The match for second place in the 2023 Rally Mexico is intense. On the longest special stage of the event, 35 km and 25 minutes of effort, Elfyn Evans (Toyota) and Thierry Neuville (Hyundai) recorded practically the same time, within 1″7!

The Welshman emerged victorious from this duel, and thus increased his lead in the general classification to 5″8 over the Belgian.

In WRC2, it’s a disaster for Adrien Fourmaux (M-Sport Ford)! The Frenchman was reported stopped on the side of the road, without knowing whether it was an accident or a mechanical problem. He won't finish 2nd as he could have hoped, but will he at least make it to the end?

ES21 ranking:

General classification Rally Mexico 2023 after SS21:

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Adrien Fourmaux is arrested in the special! More information to follow regarding the fate of the Frenchman, who will not be able to finish 2nd in WRC2 as hoped…

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Sébastien Ogier sets the 3rd time, 9″ behind Evans. “Everything is going well for us, we are in control. »

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After a 35 km fight, Elfyn Evans and Thierry Neuville almost set the same time, a real feat! The two men are only separated by 1″7, to the Welshman’s advantage. The Toyota now has a 5″8 lead in 2nd place in the race.

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Thierry Neuville logically takes the best time with a comfortable lead of 22 seconds over Rovanperä. “I did a good stage, I lost 2 seconds avoiding two rocks. »

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The special lasts approximately 25 minutes. Apart from Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans, the other drivers ride without attacking too much.

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At the first intermediate point, Elfyn Evans gains 9 tenths over Thierry Neuville!

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Some images from this start of the stage:

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Pierre-Louis Loubet leads the way on this day. The Frenchman is the first driver to set off.

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At 16:06 p.m., it's time for the longest special stage of this 2023 Rally Mexico, Otates, 35.39 km!

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