Mont-Blanc - Yoann Bonato unfolds

Yoann Bonato took advantage of this morning loop to increase his lead over Quentin Giordano and consolidate his leadership position.

Published on 10/09/2022 à 12:20

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BONATO Yoann, BOULLOUD Benjamin, Citroën C3 Rally2 © Bastien Roux / DPPI

Thanks to his two fastest times in SS 9 and 10, Yoann Bonato (C3 Rally2-CHL Sport Auto) managed to increase his lead over Quentin Giordano (Polo GTI R5-Sarrazin Motorsport) to more than 28 seconds. Time capital which allows the leader of the rally to calmly approach the final stages of the rally. As during the first stage, the night showers disrupted the drivers' choice of tires.

For his part, Quentin Giordano (Polo GTI R5-Sarrazin Motorsport) perfectly respected his strategy by remaining ahead of Nicolas Ciamin (i20 N Rally2-Hyundai 2C Competition). The latter made a mistake in the choice of tires and conceded ground. The winner of the Rally du Touquet knows that third place will be difficult to obtain.

Confident and comfortable at the wheel of the CHL Sport Auto team's C3 Rally2, Hugo Margaillan validated his place on the podium and came back to within 10 seconds of Giordano. The Varois can still get second place.

Hugo Margaillan – Photo Bastien Roux / DPPI

Thibault Habouzit (DS 3 WRC-PH Sport by GT2i) completes the Top 5 of the rally, but he will have to be wary of Jérémi Ancian (Polo GTI R5-Sarrazin Motorsport) who is determined to move up to fifth place.

Thibault Habouzit – Photo Bastien Roux / DPPI

Ninth in the provisional classification, Cédric Robert (A110 Rally-Team Bonneton HDG) undoubtedly dominates the 2WD classification.

Cups contested

The battle will be close until the end for victory in the Trophy Alpine Elf Rally. Cyril Raymond (A110 Rally) continues his comeback on Grégory Fontalba (A110 Rally), Trophy leader. The two drivers are less than 4 seconds apart.

Despite a 10-second penalty, Thomas Chauffray (Clio Rally5) retains the lead in the Clio Trophy France. But everything is still possible in this marquee cup since Patrick Magnou (Clio Rally5), Styve Juif (Clio Rally5) and Tom Pieri (Clio Rally5), are less than 10 seconds from first place.

In the Michelin Amateur Trophy, Jérémy Jamet (Clio F2000/14) is in first place ahead of Michel Giraldo (Clio Super 1600) and Ludovic Godard (Clio F2000/14).