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SERVICE FLASH
26.5.2012

  Date: 26.05.2012      
  Section: 3   Flash N°: 26  
  Service: F (LOUTRAKI)      

 

1 LOEB Sébastien - ELENA Daniel
"The afternoon was very tricky. We were caught by a storm. There was a lot of mud in the special stages. The gravel in some places was OK, in some others not. I lost time due to the rain, but we still have 10 seconds advantage for tomorrow."

2 HIRVONEN Mikko - LEHTINEN Jarmo
"It was a quite difficult day. After the service, the pace was there. After Jari-Matti's problem we kept it steady and we will do the same tomorrow."

3 LATVALA Jari-Matti - ANTTILA Miikka
"In the exit which cost us the puncture, the curve was getting open and I got on the throttle sooner than I should. About tomorrow I want to finish the Rally and let's see how the podium will be."

4 SOLBERG Petter - PATTERSON Chris
"We did something in the car on the service and after that we were in front of Loeb. We are not driving harder. It is just that the car is better. With a car like that, tomorrow I will take back the difference from Loeb."

5 TANAK Ott - SIKK Kuldar
"The first stage was nice and smooth, with clean lines. The second was rough for the car. The third was muddy because of the rain and we didn't have many tires for this. It was difficult to drive as one of the first on the road, but that it is how it is. No major problems."

8 NEUVILLE Thierry - GILSOUL Nicolas
"It was a good day, with no mistakes, in very difficult conditions. We will do the same tomorrow to finish the Rally. I can't do anything. There is a big gap in front and back. I will keep my position and see what happens I front."

9 OLIVEIRA Daniel Rolim - MAGALHAES Carlos
"I was better than yesterday. We made some kilometers and we also made some good stages. Stage 16 was very muddy and difficult. Tomorrow we will try to do the same, with no mistakes."

10 OSTBERG Mads - ANDERSSON Jonas
"The afternoon was rough. We just focus on getting safely through. We have no problems, so we are quite pleased. In the rain it was difficult, because there were ruts and big stones and we were driving as carefully as possible. In the second stage we were not driving, just rolling so that we don't get a puncture. Tomorrow we will have better start position and it will be nice to set some good times."

21 PROKOP Martin - HRUZA Zdenek
"The afternoon was not good. We lost the antiroll bar in the first stage. We lost the chance to drive fast and we were just cruising. I don't think it's possible to catch Mads. Maybe he is too good for me now."

22 OGIER Sébastien - INGRASSIA Julien
"It was difficult. A tough day with the problems we had; something common on rough roads. I still feel my arm tired. I need to sleep, in order to finish tomorrow."

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