Rally Finland 2021
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Just to get in shape, the organizers of the 2021 Rally Finland had planned a short but quick special this Sunday, October 3 in the morning. The least we can say is that Ott Tänak (Hyundai) and Elfyn Evans (Toyota) did not miss their wake-up call.
The duelists were held in close proximity (0”4 in favor of the Estonian) while the rest of the peloton was left behind. Even if he sets the scratch time, the Hyundai Motorsport driver does not gain enough ground on the Welshman. The gap is still around 9''.
Behind, Kalle Rovanperä (Toyota) started again following his accident the day before, but the Finn does not want to attack too much. He is indeed suffering from back pain and the Yaris WRC is not back in optimal condition.
As for Sébastien Ogier (Toyota), his one-minute penalty for an unfastened helmet did not cause him to lose any place in the general classification.
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Ranking of the special:
General classification :
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Elfyn Evans remains at the head of the general classification and only loses 0”4 to Ott Tänak, who wins this special. “I could have done better in some places. »
07h
Spin for Craig Breen as he passes an intersection! The Irishman lost a handful of seconds in this incident. He finished with the 3rd time, 3″4 behind Lappi.
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Esapekka Lappi takes the provisional best time for 3″1! “You have to be careful. The grip level is surely the same as yesterday morning. »
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Sébastien Ogier is satisfied with the 2nd provisional time: “As we are isolated in the ranking, the only objective is the Power Stage. »
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Second provisional time for Gus Greensmith almost 6″ behind Katsuta. The Englishman says he is “surprised” by the lack of grip.
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We then switch to the reverse order of the general classification. Adrien Fourmaux sets the 2nd provisional time, 8″ behind Katsuta. “It's very slippery, I didn't have any grip on the rear axle. It's not easy to build my confidence there. We'll see what we can change next. »
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Rovanperä is in “stroll” mode and loses 35″ on Takamoto Katsuta. The Finn will stay calm until the Power Stage, where he intends to score points for the Drivers' classification.
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Katsuta: “I'm trying to have fun and put in more miles with my new co-driver Aaron Johnston. “
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Kalle Rovanperä (Toyota) takes over from Takamoto Katsuta. The Finn also gave up for the day on Saturday after going off the road.
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We refresh your memory with the general ranking:
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After his accident yesterday, Takamoto Katsuta (Toyota) is the first to start.
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Hello to all motorsport enthusiasts! Make yourself a good coffee and follow the third and final stage of the 2021 Rally Finland here! The start of SS16, Laukaa 1 (11,75 km) is scheduled for 7:36 a.m.
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