Monza Rally 2021
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Adrien Fourmaux has just confirmed that his Ford Fiesta WRC will be ready to take off again in a super rally on Saturday!
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All the efforts made by Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia (Toyota) this Friday morning at the Monza Rally (Italy) were erased in a single special, the first organized within the Temple of Speed.
Indeed, Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin (Toyota) caught up with the French crew by dominating SS5. The Welsh driver is only 8 tenths behind the Gapençais in the general classification.
The nice surprise of this special is signed by Oliver Solberg (Hyundai). The son of Petter Solberg finished 4th and was only 10″ behind the experienced Thierry Neuville (Hyundai).
In the chasing group, Teemu Suninen (Hyundai) gives way to Gus Greensmith (Ford).
Ranking of the special:
General classification :
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Another great time from Oliver Solberg. He is 4th, 3″8 behind Elfyn Evans. The young Norwegian returns to just 10″ behind Thierry Neuville. “I was careful with a lot of braking. »
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For his first rally with the Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC, Teemu Suninen spent 16″ and was overtaken by Gus Greensmith for 6th place in the general classification. “Everything went well. I just lost time braking. »
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Gus Greensmith (Ford) equipped with soft tires, finished 6″9 behind Elfyn Evans.
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Dani Sordo (Hyundai) misses the scratch time by a breath, three tenths! “I had better feelings. It's better than this morning. As there will be many stages on the circuit, it is important to find the right pace here. »
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The special victory eludes Takamoto Katsuta after an engine stall in a hairpin! The Japanese finished 3rd, 5″ behind Elfyn Evans. “I am very frustrated. But there are still other opportunities. »
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Takamoto Katsuta (Toyota) sets the best time at the first intermediate point!
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Kalle Rovanperä (Toyota) has apparently received permission from Jari-Matti Latvala, his boss, to attack further. The Finn sets the 4th time, 5″9 behind Elfyn Evans.
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Thierry Neuville slowed down at the end of the course. He finished 1″2 behind Elfyn Evans. “There is no grip” says the Belgian to his co-driver Martin Wydaeghe. “I had a problem with my gearbox. I keep calm. Fortunately, we will be able to benefit from the service park. »
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The conditions seem to favor the competitors who set off with a track swept clean of dust and dead leaves. Thierry Neuville is faster than Elfyn Evans at third intermediate.
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Elfyn Evans beats Sébastien Ogier by 5″7! There is now only 8 tenths of a gap to the Frenchman's advantage in the general classification!
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Elfyn Evans produces her effort! The Welshman is virtually the new leader of the rally at the last intermediate point!
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The special passes through the legendary (and historic) Monza oval. Sébastien Ogier concludes: “It was extremely slippery. »
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Just like Sébastien Ogier, Elfyn Evans keeps hard tires.
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Each departure will be spaced five minutes apart this afternoon.
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Here is the ranking of the WRC3 category, with Frenchman Yohan Rossel (Citroën) in the lead and virtual champion. However, his rival Kajetan Kajetanowicz (Skoda) is hot on his heels:
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Here is the general classification before this second loop of the day:
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The Rally resumes with Cinturato 1 (14,49 km), a special stage entirely in the Monza park! Sébastien Ogier gets the ball rolling.
