Var: Camilli leads, Loeb on the verge of the podium

Four special stages were on the program for this first loop, and four different drivers distinguished themselves. The final round of the French Rally Championship is living up to all expectations!

Leading since the first special stage, Eric Camilli (i20 N Rally2-2C Compétition) managed to maintain his position despite attacks from Raphaël Astier (A110 GT-P-CHL Sport Auto), Hugo Margaillan (i20 N Rally2-CHL Sport Auto) and Yoann Bonato (C3 Rally2-Trajectus Motorsport) who set the fastest time in SS 4.

Confident behind the wheel of his HyundaiHugo Margaillan is keeping the pressure on Camilli. The local rider is less than a second behind the leader.

Having set the fastest time in the final stage of this loop, Yoann Bonato admits he's finding it a little difficult to let loose. He's currently on the provisional podium before his service stop.

Sébastien Loeb-Laurène Godey ©Gregory Lenormand/DPPI

First on the road, Sébastien Loeb (A110 GT-P-GL Automobiles Service Compétition) notably achieved two second times. "This first loop went well. The feeling is pretty good behind the wheel of the..."AlpineWe're in the game., confided the nine-time World Champion WRCLoeb occupies first place in the two-wheel drive standings ahead of Raphaël Astier (A110 GT-P-CHL Sport Auto).

These five drivers are within 6,1 seconds of each other before starting the second loop at 15:02 PM.

Provisional classification after SS 4