WRC2 – Eric Camilli clear-headed after a tricky Saturday in the Canary Islands: “We’ve fallen a bit off the podium”

The French shine at Rally of the Canary Islands. While Sébastien Ogier (ToyotaWhile the French driver leads the overall standings, the WRC2 category is dominated by Yohan Rossel (Lancia) on the eve of the finish. The French drivers are close to a strong showing in this class, as Léo Rossel (Citroën) is third, right behind Alenjandro Cachón (Toyota, 2nd), and Éric Camilli (Skoda) is just off the podium. Can we dream of a French 1-2-3 finish in WRC2 this Sunday?

« No, I think we've drifted a little bit off the podium “,” replied Éric Camilli on AUTOhebdo radio Saturday evening. This afternoon, we thought it was going to rain, so we made some adjustments to the car, took two spare tires… It was kind of a gamble. In the end, it didn't rain at all, it was very dry and very hot. »

A weather-related gamble that impacted overall performance. Under these conditions, the car was a little less responsive on these roads. I tried my best, but you always lose a few tenths of a second on the left, on the right… and it ends up making a difference. »

Despite everything, the Frenchman is focusing on the positives, particularly the pace he showed on some stages, as evidenced by a final stage that saw a top 3 finish all-French. Now he just needs to finish strong on Sunday, even if the podium seems to have slipped away.

Interview by Pierre Barré, special correspondent in the Canary Islands.

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