DATE: June 1 2024 FLASH N° 9

DAY: 2

STAGE: SS 9 “Monte Lerno-Monti di Alà 1” STAGE LENGTH 25,33  KM

WEATHER: Sunny

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

Car #13 G. Munster - L. Louka (Ford Puma Rally1): “It was slippery. It is faster but there is just no grip. It is very difficult, short in the junctions and there is zero traction, but that is normal”

Car #33 E. Evans - S. Martin (Toyota GR Yaris Rally1): "Let's see. I am not sure with stages like this we can do it [find something to get P3]”

Car #18 T. Katsuta - A. Johnston (Toyota GR Yaris Rally1): ”” [gearbox/transmission issues, he spun early on and pulled off the stage]

Car #6 D. Sordo - C. Carrera (Hyundai i20 N Rally1): “I will try to keep Evans behind. It is not easy. Very, very slippery. We made some modifications and I am happier with the car. I think I have a puncture in the front wheel, let's see what happens. [P3?] It is good. It is never nice when someone stops but it is rallying. Taka was doing a nice job until now. Of course, we want third place but it is nice to fight.”

Car #27 A. Fourmaux - A.Coria (Ford Puma Rally1): ”You know, now I just want to enjoy the stages of the afternoon. It has been a long and difficult rally. Many things have been happening and it is hard for the car. So many technical issues but we are carrying on and I am happy for that.”

Car #8 O. Tänak - M. Järveoja (Hyundai i20 N Rally1): “We came safely through. We have been asked to be safe and not pushing”.

Car #17 S. Ogier - V. Landais (Toyota GR Yaris Rally1):  “It was good, a nice stage. Much more enjoyable than the previous one, that was one of the roughest stages I ever drove. Now it was cleaner and it was about driving again”.