Rally – Yoann Bonato winner and champion at the Heart of France

Yoann Bonato (DS 3 R5) proved untouchable in the second stage of the Rally Heart of France. The Team CHL driver built a large lead in the first special of the day, while his direct rival Pierre Roché (Ford Fiesta WRC) lost more than two minutes in SS9 due to mechanical problems dropping him to sixth place.

By winning with more than a minute ahead of Quentin Giordano (Skoda Fabia R5), Yoann Bonato takes his fourth victory of the season and secures the title of French Rally Champion with two events remaining. the season.

The podium is completed by Anthony Cosson (Porsche 997 Cup) who scored the scratch on the last two courses of the Coeur de France and who only failed to reach 13 seconds from second place, having a half-minute lead over Charles Martin (Skoda).

Following his misfortunes the day before, Éric Brunson (Fiesta WRC) was able to save a place in the top five by winning Group A after taking advantage of Marc Amourette (DS 3 R5) going off the road in the last special of the 'test.

Cédric Robert secures the Clio R3T Trophy title, a coronation that was promised to him following the abandonment of his opponent Florian Bernardi during the first stage.

Photos from the Rallye Coeur de France

Discover the report of the Rallye Coeur de France in issue 2134 of AUTOhebdo, available from Monday evening in digital version on all platforms, and from Wednesday on newsstands.