Rally Australia 2018

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Discover the analysis of the Rally Australia in issue 2192 of AUTOhebdo, available from Monday evening in digital version on all platforms, and from this Wednesday on newsstands.

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Mäkinen (Toyota): “We were there 4 years ago with Toyoda and that’s where the project was born. It's really special. »

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Latvala: “I was hoping for a win this season! Conditions evolved in my favor in this last stage. »

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Here is the Drivers’ ranking at the end of the 2018 season:

 

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Neuville: “We wanted to try everything until the end. We attacked, but I exceeded the limits on the second pass and crashed the car. Congratulations to Ogier and Ingrassia! There can only be one winner. The first corner was very slippery. I had damaged the gearbox, it disturbed me and I made another mistake. The season was long, even longer when opening the road. The break, even if small, will do good. In any case, it was a great year in the WRC. »

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Malcolm Wilson: “It didn’t seem to be looking very good 2 months ago, but anything can happen with Ogier. We will miss him. »

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Ogier: “We told ourselves it would be hard to win this title, but we never gave up. A special thank you to Malcolm Wilson, I am very proud of him. »

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The general classification at the finish of the event:

 

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Jari-Matti Latvala (Toyota) secured victory at Rally Australia by winning ahead of Hayden Paddon (Hyundai) and Mads Ostberg (Citroën) Toyota wins the Manufacturers' title.

Esapekka Lappi (Toyota) arrived in 4th place ahead of new champion Sébastien Ogier (M-Sport) who won the Power Stage as a bonus. Elfyn Evans (M-Sport) follows in 6th place ahead of Craig Breen (Citroën).

Sébastien Ogier (M-Sport) won the Power Stage of the Rally Australia by completing the 7,16km in 4’16”2 with a tenth ahead of Esapekka Lappi (Toyota).

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Latvala wins the Rally Australia by setting the 5th fastest time, 4é3 behind Ogier! Toyota wins the Manufacturers' title!

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Paddon set the 5th fastest time, 4″6 behind Ogier and secured 2nd place, an insufficient position to offer the Manufacturers’ title to Hyundai. “The strategy and the car were perfect. I hope to still be on the 3rd car next year. »

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Ostberg sets the 2nd fastest time and secures 3rd position with a 10s lead over Lappi. “It was an incredible weekend with lots of ups and downs. It was difficult to get back behind the wheel after 2 months away from competition. I hope to be there next year, I still finish 3rd. »

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Lappi failed by a tenth of Ogier and secured 4th position. “I will miss the Toyota but I look forward to taking on new challenges. It was fantastic to work with them, they are truly passionate. The best way to thank them is to offer them the Constructors title. »

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Ogier: “It’s hard to explain. This season was so difficult and everything came down to 2 stages. My team is the best. I wanted to have fun with this car, I hope I won't miss it. »

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Freed from all pressure, Ogier attacked in the Power Stage and improved the time of his teammate Evans by 3 seconds. Ogier and Gilsoul can now breathe easy and enjoy their 6th consecutive title.

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Evans improves the benchmark by 6″5 and secures 6th place. “It was hard at times to follow the instructions but I’m happy for him and the team. »

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Suninen retired on the link following contact with a tree in the previous stage. Breen therefore finished 7th.

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Breen ranks 15″4 behind Mikkelsen. The Citroën driver secures 8th position. “It was really hard,” explained the Irishman, who seemed on the verge of tears…

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Breen has one last spin before the finish.

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Alberto Heller finished in 9th position in the general classification.

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