DATE: June 1 2024 FLASH N° 12

DAY: 2

STAGE: SS 12 “Coiluna-Loelle 2” STAGE LENGTH: 14,53 KM

WEATHER: SunnyROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

Car #13 G. Munster - L. Louka (Ford Puma Rally1): “I think [the issue reported previously] it is maybe heat related or something. In this one, it felt better, but the grip is very low. I struggled with the bite in the brakes. After such a long day they lost the bite. It is very difficult to know where to brake because it is so slippery”

Car #33 E. Evans - S. Martin (Toyota GR Yaris Rally1): "[P4?]We have been helped a lot by our competitors really with how things have been this weekend. Fourth place is fine at the end of the day but not where we want to be. Tomorrow is quite different, it is an opportunity again, we need to try and up our game let's see what is possible”.

Car #6 D. Sordo - C. Carrera (Hyundai i20 N Rally1): “It is very slippery in some places but I tried to manage as best as I can and go a bit faster. The gap is good but tomorrow is tricky and narrow, in the stages tomorrow you can gain or lose a lot of time because it is very narrow, sandy and slippery. We need to keep the focus”.

Car #27 A. Fourmaux - A.Coria (Ford Puma Rally1): ”It has been a difficult day.. Quite happy with the pace. It has been interesting, good experience. We can be happy about the day anyway”

Car #8 O. Tänak - M. Järveoja (Hyundai i20 N Rally1): “I never expected that this second part of the day would be so complicated. I really like these roads and they are nice. One more day, it was a long long day. Tomorrow there are two very different roads, one very narrow and one on the beach, quite a challenging one”.

Car #17 S. Ogier - V. Landais (Toyota GR Yaris Rally1): "It has been a positive day. A more positive afternoon. I enjoyed so much more the afternoon. The stages of the morning were not very fun to drive, very slow and very slow. The afternoon was much more fun and it was a pleasure to drive the car".

Car #25 S. Pajari - E. Mälkönen (Toyota GR Yaris Rally2): “A bit better, last time we had a slow puncture. Now it was at least without the puncture. Being in the lead is a nice feeling, but tomorrow it is 4 stages again so anything can happen. We need to look at the gaps and see if they are getting closer or not”.

Car #31 J. Solans - R. Sanjuan (Toyota GR Yaris Rally2): “I am happy with this one. I am really enjoying driving the Toyota on this surface. We need to be smart and stay on the podium. We need to stay on the road, enjoy the moment and try to take the podium”

Car #47 J. McErlean - J. Fulton (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2): “It has been the toughest day. This morning we struggled a lot with the tyres and this afternoon we showed good pace. It has been an enjoyable afternoon and we are looking forward to another one tomorrow”.

Car #48 M. Prokop - M. Ernst (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2): "A beautiful stage again, the last two stages with high grip were amazing. The fight is so close, we did not give up. We tried to do our best and do a clean stage without mistakes. It was fantastic. Whatever happens behind I  am happy with the day",

Car #46 R. Virves - A. Lesk (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2): "Quite difficult I would say. I am not where I would like to be. We are through without any big mistake and that is what is important now. Let's finish Sunday on a higher note".

Car #28 K. Kajetanowicz - M. Szczepaniak (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2): “It has been a good day. Now we have a slow puncture on the rear, but we knew before and we have no spares. We put more pressure before and we are here so it is OK”.

Car #20 Y. Rossel - B. Boulloud (Citroen C3 Rally2): “It is a perfect day for me. After yesterday afternoon it is difficult to keep the smile. We have to options look behind or beyond. So so happy. I know we have a very good car on gravel this year. Thank you to my team, my co-driver and everybody”.

Car #34 R. Daprà – L. Guglielmetti (Skoda Fabia Rally2): “You must smile every time. We are happy, we made a very good day improving step by step without taking any type of risks. Now I need to go. We have an issue.”

Car #37 A.Kremer - E. Kremer  (Skoda Fabia Rally2): "For us a really nice day. No problems with the car and no mistakes. We found a good speed. At the moment we are leading the Masters Cup. The car is running well and we are happy"