Wales Rally GB 2018
Mikkelsen will set off in a few moments in the 11,26km of Gartheiniog.
Neuville finished 5s behind Latvala. The championship leader remains 8th, 11 seconds behind his teammate Paddon. “I won't be able to catch Mads Ostberg with these times. But I can't really do more. We need to secure a good position for the Power Stage tomorrow. »
Lappi finished 1″7 behind Ogier. The Toyota driver is 12″5 behind the Wales Rally GB leader.
Ogier ranks 9 tenths behind Mikkelsen. The M-Sport driver fights against the Toyotas still in the race to maintain the lead of the race. “It’s been a big fight since the start of the stage between us. It's unfortunate for Ott. »
Latvala is 1″7 ahead of Ogier in the special. They were separated in 5s at the start of the special.
Paddon ranks 2 tenths behind his teammate Mikkelsen. Ostberg follows at 3″6 and is only 8s ahead of the first Hyundai driver.
Mikkelsen sets the first time in 10”44″5, 12 seconds better than Tänak’s scratch set this morning. “I had the sun in my eyes at the start of the special. I attacked well then. »
Here is the new general classification before SS17:
WRC standings after SS16 – All change after Tänak's stoppage. 1. Ogier 2h 13m 48.3sec 2. Latvala +5.5sec 3. Lappi +10.8sec 4. Breen +14.4sec 5. Østberg +31.0sec 6. Mikkelsen +42.6sec #WRC
— WRC (@OfficialWRC) 6th October, 2018
Here we go in the penultimate SS of the day!
Mikkelsen should set off at any moment in Dyfi where Tänak was the fastest this morning.