Var ES 5: Margaillan takes the lead, Loeb loses a place

All the top crews started with hard tires for this second loop. But the drivers could still encounter damp sections in places.

After struggling this morning, Yoann Bonato (C3 Rally2-Trajectus Motorsport) found his form again and set a second fastest time.

Second in this special stage, Hugo Margaillan (i20 N Rally2-CHL Sport Auto) makes the right move and takes the lead in the rally.

Back in the French Championship, Réhane Gany (C3 Rally2-CHL Sport Auto) secured a fine third time ahead of Raphaël Astier (A110 GT-P-CHL Sport Auto).

Eric Camilli (i20 N Rally2-2C Compétition) is three seconds behind the fastest time and loses his provisional lead. He is now under threat from Bonato, who has a 0,7-second advantage.

Sébastien Loeb now sits in fifth place behind Raphaël Astier (A110 GT-P-CHL Sport Auto), the new leader of the 2RM standings.

Provisional classification of SS 5