New best time in the WRC Trophy for Valeriy Gorban on his Mini in SS7 in 8'24″1. Jean-Michel Raoux and Jourdan Serderidis (DS3 WRC) are more than 30″ behind.

Teemu Suninen is surprised at the finish of the SS with his best time. " Really ? Ok. That was a good part. The conditions are different compared to the first loop. It's good but we still have a lot to improve. It's just a special one and I want more. »

Teemu Suninen (Ford), who debuts in the premier category this weekend, was the fastest on SS7 of the Rally Poland. The Finnish driver achieved the scratch in 7'47″9, and precedes Hayden Paddon (Hyundai) by 0″7, and Ott Tänak (Ford) by 1″2.

In the general classification, Jari-Matti Latvala (Toyota), fifth in SS7 at 3″9, retains control of the race, but with only 2″3 on his new runner-up Ott Tänak. Thierry Neuville (Hyundai) slips into third position at 7″9, while Sébastien Ogier (Ford) lost time in this timed sector by losing 15″6 to Paddon, and 9″ to Neuville. The Frenchman is 19″7 behind leader Latvala.

Hayden Paddon consolidates his fourth place ahead of Dani Sordo (Hyundai), Juho Hänninen (Toyota) and Teemu Suninen, back to 4″9 behind Hänninen for the fight for 7th place. Mads Ostberg (Ford) got the better of Stéphane Lefebvre (Citroën) for ninth place. Elfyn Evans (Ford) lost two places, and fell out of the top 10.

Fifth time for Mads Ostberg (Ford) 3″6 behind Paddon.

Third fastest time for Andreas Mikkelsen (Citroën) 1″6 behind Paddon. “The car handles better now. The team made some changes and now I have a better feeling with the handling. »

Freed from the transmission problems that affected his C3, Craig Breen (Citroën) set the ninth provisional time in 8'07″0, 18″4 behind Paddon. “We've made some set-up changes, and we're going to make more. »

It's Juho Hänninen's (Toyota) turn to finish in 7'53″5, fourth provisional time just behind his teammate Jari-Matti Latvala. “It's not easy with the car: the ruts are deep and so muddy. Let's see where we end up. »

Paddon, however, confirms that modifications during the service seem to be paying off. “We made some changes that transformed the car. The feeling is much better now. »

Sixth provisional time for Elfyn Evans (Ford) in 8'05″9. The Briton is already more than 1'30" behind overall.

Describing it as a “lottery”, Dani Sordo (Hyundai) finished SS7 of the Rally Poland in 7'59″4, 10″3 behind Tänak's time.

Tänak (Ford) took the opportunity to take second place overall at the expense of Thierry Neuville (Hyundai). The Estonian is 2″3 behind Latvala, still leading with his Toyota Yaris. Sébastien Ogier (Ford) let go a little, now 19″7 behind Latvala.

Latvala (Toyota) was unable to beat Ott Tänak but set the second provisional time in 7'51″8, 2″7 behind the leading Ford. “Absolutely terrible. The grip is really very weak. The car goes from one side to the other. It's amazing that we're here. »

Neuville's good performance was quickly overshadowed by Ott Tänak. The driver of the Ford Fiesta M-Sport, well ahead at the second intermediate, confirmed at the finish by taking the best provisional time in 7'49″1, 6″1 ahead of Neuville.

“The conditions are crazy,” says Tänak. It's hard to understand what's going on. It's so slippery and uneven. Perhaps conditions will improve later for the drivers behind. »

“A lot of stagnant water in the ruts,” comments Neuville. I tried to avoid most of it. We are in the process of cleaning the road which will benefit the drivers behind. »

The partials in advance for Neuville are confirmed for the Belgian from Hyundai at the finish. 7'55″2 and the provisional best time with 9″ ahead of Ogier. Neuville increases his overall lead over the Frenchman to 11″8.

“It was terrible, and unbearable. There's a lot of water in the ruts now. It's really very difficult. » comments Ogier, who will see Neuville take some time in this SS.

8'04″2 for Sébastien Ogier at the finish. Neuville meanwhile continued his effort, showing himself 4″9 faster than the Frenchman in the second partial.

Neuville is faster than Ogier in the first partial. 2″4 better for the Belgian.