Although he did not set a scratch time, Léo Rossel (C3 Rally2-PH Sport by Minerva Oil) was able to be efficient on the three special stages of the day. The current leader of the French Championship returned to Sainte-Maxime 0.9 seconds ahead of his pursuers.
Best performer of the day with two scratches, Eric Camilli (i20 N Rally2-Team Bonneton HDG-2C Compétition) is particularly strong at the wheel of his Hyundai. The former WRC resident is ready to fight for victory.
First leader of the rally, Yoann Bonato (C3 Rally2-Trajectus Motorsport) conceded a little less than five seconds in SS 3. This was enough to drop back to 3rd place. The five-time French Champion must absolutely win if he wants to maintain any hope of winning the title. The first three are held in a pocket handkerchief.
Mathieu Franceshi (Fabia RS Rally2) quickly found his bearings on a rally that he had not contested since 2019. He is in provisional fourth place ahead of Anthony Fotia (C3 Rally2-PH Sport by Minerva Academy GT2i).
Cédric Robert (A110 Rally-Team Bonneton HDG-2C Compétition) is more than 18 seconds ahead of Ludovic Godard (A110 Rally-PH Sport by Minerva Oil) for the 2 Wheel Drive classification.
Grégory Fontalba (A110 Rally) leads the Alpine Elf Rallye Trophy. He is ahead of Fabrice Bect (A110 Rally).
Nothing is decided in the Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup! Lucas Darmezin (208 Rally4) is less than two seconds ahead of Valentin Ascenzi (208 Rally4).
With six special stages on the program including the return of the Faron time trial near Toulon, the second day promises some great battles.
The provisional ranking for the 1st day
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