Heart of France: Bonato returns as leader

The drivers have just completed the first loop of the Rallye Coeur de France. Yoann Bonato and Benjamin Boulloud return to the assistance with provisional commands ahead of Eric Camilli and Hugo Margaillan.

Published 27/09/2025 à 11:25

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Heart of France: Bonato returns as leader

Yoann Bonato-Benjamin Boulloud ©Damien Saulnier/DPPI

Eric Camilli (i20 N Rally2-2C Compétition) and Raphaël Astier (A110 GT-P-CHL Sport Auto) took turns at the head of the rally thanks to their respective scratch in SS 1 and 2.

Ultimately, Yoann Bonato (C3 Rally2-Trajectus Motorsport) finished the loop in first place. The French Rally Championship leader set the fastest time on SS3 to move to the top of the timesheet.

Fast on the roads of the Heart of France, Eric Camilli is three seconds behind his rival in the race for the title of French Champion.

Sitting in third place in the provisional classification, Hugo Margaillan (i20 N Rally2-CHL Sport Auto) must nevertheless be wary of the GT+ placed in his wake.

Leader after SS2, Raphaël Astier complained of a problem with the right rear axle of his AlpineHe is in fourth place, just ahead of Anthony Cosson (Porsche 992 Rally GT).

In the Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup, the duel is intense between Mattéo Codaccioni and Loïc Costes. The two drivers are separated by 1,5 seconds, with the former leading.