Sunday, June 27th 2021 — The stage was shortened to 5.63km but the repeat as the Wolf Power Stage will run as per the original itinerary.
Car 1. OGIER/INGRASSIA
“That was the plan to try and fight for second place. Now that Thierry is out it is a fight for
the victory.”
Car 33. EVANS/MARTIN
Completed the stage in 3min 14.3sec. “Difficult to know. The gravel is really thick now as
if you have no power.”
Car 11. NEUVILLE/WYDAEGHE
Hyundai have confirmed the crew have retired with a broken rear damper after the
incident on SS14.
Car 8. TÄNAK/JÄRVEOJA
Back in third place…”No it’s not good..”
Car 69. ROVANPERÄ/HALTTUNEN
“The grip feel is close to zero there. There were a lot of loose stones. From the loose
sand a lot of rocks are digging up. We will need to see whether it is worth taking the risk
on the Power Stage.”
Car 18. KATSUTA/BARRITT
“It’s surprise but it is nothing. But still three stages. You see already this morning anything
can happen. This stage I did not push at all. One massive rock I could not avoid. I need to
be very careful.”
Car 6. SORDO/ROZADA
“We are modifying the finish line. The stage was really rough. I am so disappointed
with what has happened to Thierry now. It is really bad.”
Car 44. GREENSMITH/PATTERSON
“It’s hard to put into words this rally. One minute it’s fine and then it’s going end-over-end
– metaphorically!”
Car 16. FOURMAUX/JAMOUL
“There is a lot of sweeping. It was a short one this time. We will see now for the next part.”
Car 37. BERTELLI/SCATTOLIN
“This is very slippery now. We have to check the pace for the second part. It is quite
slippery. I am here to get to the finish.”
Car 24. RAI/STURROCK
“Definitely a dream come true. We just have to get it to the end now. This is for my
brother.”