Latvia Rally – Martins Sesks on the heels of Kalle Rovanperä!

General classification Rally of Latvia 2024 after SS4:

• We knew he was fast, but from there to sign two scratch times in quick succession and to intimidate the reference Kalle Rovanperä (Toyota), there is a world that Martins Sesks (M-Sport Ford) crossed without embarrassment this Friday July 19. The rookie, who is competing in his second rally WRC at the wheel of a Rally1, shone, helped, it is true, by his perfect knowledge of the terrain (he has been driving there for several years in national and European events).
• “I ride the same times as world champions, exclaims the 24-year-old beginner. We have a good pace, I suppose, because I made some big mistakes in SS4, I wasn't driving cleanly. It's incredible ! »
• Martins Sesks, vice-European champion (ERC) in 2023, is only 3 seconds behind the first position held by Kalle Rovanperä. French Sébastien Ogier (Toyota), back after his withdrawal in Poland linked to a road accident during reconnaissance, is 3rd, 7″5 behind his Finnish teammate.
• At Hyundai, Thierry Neuville suffers. The Belgian is handicapped by his position as opener on this first stage, because he is leader in the championship. He closes the top 10 behind Grégoire Munster (M-Sport Ford). Ott Tänak promises to be Hyundai's best asset (4th) because Esapekka Lappi is not confident despite a better starting situation.
• French Adrien fourmaux (M-Sport Ford) is battling with Elfyn Evans (Toyota) in the match for 6th place.
• En WRC2, the advantage goes to Oliver Solberg (Skoda). The son of Petter Solberg is well ahead of Josh McErlean (Skoda) then Sami Pajari (Toyota).
• The Friday stage will resume at 13:30 p.m. with a loop of 4 stages, to be followed in live text on AUTOhebdo.fr.

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