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Heikkilä dominates, Paddon wins in Fafe

Like the scenario of this opening round, the last special was lively with the puncture of leader Mikko Heikkilä. While he was on the verge of opening his record at this level, the Finn had to leave the victory to Hayden Paddon.

Published on 17/03/2023 à 18:01

Loïc ROCCI

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Heikkilä dominates, Paddon wins in Fafe

Hayden Paddon wins at the wire © Red Bull

« Crying doesn't help much in these kinds of situations. », soberly commented Mikko Heikkilä at the finish of this final section in which he had just lost the rally opening of the 2023 seasonERC for the benefit of Hayden Paddon. Until this cruel outcome, this tall, 31-year-old man was astonishing. In an impressive Rally2 category of 44 cars, the Finn did not appear in the ten favorites listed. His name was rather among the “curiosities to follow”. Having started his career

Loïc ROCCI

Journalist specializing in rallying past, present and future... and with a southern accent

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