Andreas Mikkelsen and Elliott Edmondson double in the Portuguese races of the FIA European Rally Championship: after winning the 55th Azores Rallye, today the affirmation has also arrived at the Rally Serras de Fafe and Felgueiras.
At the wheel of his Škoda Fabia Rally2 Evo, the Toksport WRT driver found himself with Alexey Lukyanuk just 0 “7 after today’s second test, then the Russian accused technical problems that made him retreat.
The Norwegian was therefore able to manage the situation up to PS16 “Lameirinha”, facing the final jump Pedra Sentada and arriving at the finish with 2’01 “8 on the Russian, who in the standings finds himself at -71 points behind him.
“It is an excellent result for the championship, we are in very good shape – said Mikkelsen, who stretches in the standings – I am very happy with the weekend, the conditions were very difficult, especially on Saturday. Elliott did a great job and the team too, the car was reliable throughout the rally and I enjoyed the experience. We managed to stay out of trouble by pushing where we wanted, it’s a great victory. “
Despite the breakdown of the right front transmission, Lukyanuk managed to keep his Citroen C3 Rally2 second, ahead of Armindo Araújo’s Skoda, with Bruno Magalhães staying off the podium with the all-new Hyundai i20 Rally2.
Nil Solans (Rallye Team Spain) instead beat Norbert Herczig and Erik Cais in the fight for the Top5, with the Czech of the Yacco ACCR Team puncturing the left rear of his Ford Fiesta in the PS16 losing ground. Yoann Bonato, Miko Marczyk and Benito Guerra complete the Top 10, even if the Mexican in PS15 punctured the right front and slipped back.
In the ERC2 Class Javier Pardo wins in front of his teammate Joan Vinyes in the fight between Suzuki Swift R4lly S.
Pep Bassas takes home the success in the ERC3 Class on the Peugeot 208 Rally4 of Rallye Team Spain. Also on the podium are Jean-Baptiste Franceschi’s Renault Clio Rally4 and Pedro Almeida’s Peugeot. (The Racing Factory).
Dani Sordo restarted with the Hyundai of Team MRF Tires, winning four stages and finishing 12th.
The great fight
The decisive stage on Sunday began under a bright blue sky, in contrast to the fog, mud, wind and rain of the first day. 0 “9 enclosed the top three after PS9” Seixoso “. There Mikkelsen crossed the line with 0” 3 on Marczyk and 0 “6 on Lukyanuk.
Sordo was fastest on the PS10 “Sta Quitéria” by just 0 “1 over Lukyanuk, who was able to reduce the gap from Mikkelsen to 0” 7 in the PS11 “Montim”, again won by the Spaniard from Hyundai over the Pole of ‘ORLEN Team for 0 “4.
Mikkelsen subsequently hit his second victory in PS by extending to 1 “2 over Lukyanuk, but in PS12” Lameirinha – closed by the famous jump Pedra Sentada – the gap increased by a few tenths more, before reaching 9 “3 overall.
The Russian ran into a problem with the front transmission in the repetition of the “Seixoso” and with his Citroën C3 Rally2 he even dropped to 57 “from the top after the SS13.
At that point Mikkelsen, being aware of Lukyanuk’s situation before the start of the next test, did not attack, merely managing the situation until the arrival.
On the ERC podium also Armindo Araújo, first in the Portuguese championship, finishing ahead of rival Bruno Magalhães, who was making his debut with the new Hyundai i20 N Rally2 managed by Team Hyundai Portugal.
The three-time Rally winner Serras de Fafe and Felgueiras admitted that he still had to find the perfect set-up for the new car after the few tests: “The car was too soft and moved a lot.”
Solans instead reported damage to the radiator that his Fabia, finishing fifth after being in the odor of the podium, but passing in the PS12 Herczig, with Cais and Bonato to follow, despite the Czech and French veterans from accidents in the Azores.
Marczyk bypassed Guerra on Sunday morning when the Mexican had to backtrack after passing an intersection.
Ricardo Teodósio kept 11th place despite persistent overheating problems, with Sordo recovering 12th followed by Alberto Battistolli, Miguel Correia and José Pedro Fontes completing the points. Igor Widłak brought his Ford Fiesta Rally3 built by M-Sport Poland 22a.
Efrén Llarena’s (Rallye Team Spain) hopes of winning the ERC-MICHELIN Talent Factory first prize ended when he retired on PS6. Both he and co-driver Sara Fernández were left unharmed, although their Škoda Fabia Rally2 Evo suffered significant damage.
Iván Ares, Simone Campedelli (Team MRF Tires) and Umberto Scandola (Hyundai Rally Team Italia) returned to action after stopping for mechanical breakdowns on Saturday. Campedelli completed his debut at Rally Serras de Fafe e Felgueiras with a series of good Top5 times, including his second on PS14. Ares retired after the arrival of the final test.
ERC2: Pardo sees the title with poker
Javier Pardo hits the pojer of successes in the ERC2 Class by beating Dmitry Feofanov. After making an “idiotic” mistake, the Suzuki Motor Ibérica rider finished in his Swift R4lly S in front of team mate Joan Vinyes. Flanked by Adrián Perez, the Spaniard is headed for the crown: “Yesterday was horrible, today the PS were beautiful and I relaxed. Thanks to the team for the perfect car, we have two on the podium.” Feofanov took third place by taking advantage of the retirement of Victor Cartier (Toyota Yaris Rally2 Kit) in PS10 due to the breakdown of the fuel pump.
ERC3: Bassas redeems himself and wins in Fafe
Pep Bassas redeemed his exit at Azores Rallye by triumphing in the ERC3 class ahead of Jean-Baptiste Franceschi. The Rallye Team Spain driver therefore remains in the race for the title at the wheel of his Peugeot 208 Rally4, taking advantage of the electrical problems that have affected the Frenchman’s Renault Clio Rally4. “It was a fantastic rally, very difficult yesterday for the weather, which was different today. It’s an important result, but Franceschi did very well. “Pedro Almeida, paired with local idol Hugo Magalhães, completes the podium by winning several PS. Top5 also for rookie Ernesto Cunho and Łukasz Lewandowski with the Opel Corsa Rally4.
FIA ERC – Serras de Fafe and Felgueiras Rally: Final Classification
Andreas Mikkelsen and Elliott Edmondson double in the Portuguese races of the FIA European Rally Championship: after winning the 55th Azores Rallye, today the affirmation has also arrived at the Rally Serras de Fafe and Felgueiras.
At the wheel of his Škoda Fabia Rally2 Evo, the Toksport WRT driver found himself with Alexey Lukyanuk just 0 “7 after today’s second test, then the Russian accused technical problems that made him retreat.
The Norwegian was therefore able to manage the situation up to PS16 “Lameirinha”, facing the final jump Pedra Sentada and arriving at the finish with 2’01 “8 on the Russian, who in the standings finds himself at -71 points behind him.
“It is an excellent result for the championship, we are in very good shape – said Mikkelsen, who stretches in the standings – I am very happy with the weekend, the conditions were very difficult, especially on Saturday. Elliott did a great job and the team too, the car was reliable throughout the rally and I enjoyed the experience. We managed to stay out of trouble by pushing where we wanted, it’s a great victory. “
Despite the breakdown of the right front transmission, Lukyanuk managed to keep his Citroen C3 Rally2 second, ahead of Armindo Araújo’s Skoda, with Bruno Magalhães staying off the podium with the all-new Hyundai i20 Rally2.
Nil Solans (Rallye Team Spain) instead beat Norbert Herczig and Erik Cais in the fight for the Top5, with the Czech of the Yacco ACCR Team puncturing the left rear of his Ford Fiesta in the PS16 losing ground. Yoann Bonato, Miko Marczyk and Benito Guerra complete the Top 10, even if the Mexican in PS15 punctured the right front and slipped back.
In the ERC2 Class Javier Pardo wins in front of his teammate Joan Vinyes in the fight between Suzuki Swift R4lly S.
Pep Bassas takes home the success in the ERC3 Class on the Peugeot 208 Rally4 of Rallye Team Spain. Also on the podium are Jean-Baptiste Franceschi’s Renault Clio Rally4 and Pedro Almeida’s Peugeot. (The Racing Factory).
Dani Sordo restarted with the Hyundai of Team MRF Tires, winning four stages and finishing 12th.
The great fight
The decisive stage on Sunday began under a bright blue sky, in contrast to the fog, mud, wind and rain of the first day. 0 “9 enclosed the top three after PS9” Seixoso “. There Mikkelsen crossed the line with 0” 3 on Marczyk and 0 “6 on Lukyanuk.
Sordo was fastest on the PS10 “Sta Quitéria” by just 0 “1 over Lukyanuk, who was able to reduce the gap from Mikkelsen to 0” 7 in the PS11 “Montim”, again won by the Spaniard from Hyundai over the Pole of ‘ORLEN Team for 0 “4.
Mikkelsen subsequently hit his second victory in PS by extending to 1 “2 over Lukyanuk, but in PS12” Lameirinha – closed by the famous jump Pedra Sentada – the gap increased by a few tenths more, before reaching 9 “3 overall.
The Russian ran into a problem with the front transmission in the repetition of the “Seixoso” and with his Citroën C3 Rally2 he even dropped to 57 “from the top after the SS13.
At that point Mikkelsen, being aware of Lukyanuk’s situation before the start of the next test, did not attack, merely managing the situation until the arrival.
On the ERC podium also Armindo Araújo, first in the Portuguese championship, finishing ahead of rival Bruno Magalhães, who was making his debut with the new Hyundai i20 N Rally2 managed by Team Hyundai Portugal.
The three-time Rally winner Serras de Fafe and Felgueiras admitted that he still had to find the perfect set-up for the new car after the few tests: “The car was too soft and moved a lot.”
Solans instead reported damage to the radiator that his Fabia, finishing fifth after being in the odor of the podium, but passing in the PS12 Herczig, with Cais and Bonato to follow, despite the Czech and French veterans from accidents in the Azores.
Marczyk bypassed Guerra on Sunday morning when the Mexican had to backtrack after passing an intersection.
Ricardo Teodósio kept 11th place despite persistent overheating problems, with Sordo recovering 12th followed by Alberto Battistolli, Miguel Correia and José Pedro Fontes completing the points. Igor Widłak brought his Ford Fiesta Rally3 built by M-Sport Poland 22a.
Efrén Llarena’s (Rallye Team Spain) hopes of winning the ERC-MICHELIN Talent Factory first prize ended when he retired on PS6. Both he and co-driver Sara Fernández were left unharmed, although their Škoda Fabia Rally2 Evo suffered significant damage.
Iván Ares, Simone Campedelli (Team MRF Tires) and Umberto Scandola (Hyundai Rally Team Italia) returned to action after stopping for mechanical breakdowns on Saturday. Campedelli completed his debut at Rally Serras de Fafe e Felgueiras with a series of good Top5 times, including his second on PS14. Ares retired after the arrival of the final test.
ERC2: Pardo sees the title with poker
Javier Pardo hits the pojer of successes in the ERC2 Class by beating Dmitry Feofanov. After making an “idiotic” mistake, the Suzuki Motor Ibérica rider finished in his Swift R4lly S in front of team mate Joan Vinyes. Flanked by Adrián Perez, the Spaniard is headed for the crown: “Yesterday was horrible, today the PS were beautiful and I relaxed. Thanks to the team for the perfect car, we have two on the podium.” Feofanov took third place by taking advantage of the retirement of Victor Cartier (Toyota Yaris Rally2 Kit) in PS10 due to the breakdown of the fuel pump.
ERC3: Bassas redeems himself and wins in Fafe
Pep Bassas redeemed his exit at Azores Rallye by triumphing in the ERC3 class ahead of Jean-Baptiste Franceschi. The Rallye Team Spain driver therefore remains in the race for the title at the wheel of his Peugeot 208 Rally4, taking advantage of the electrical problems that have affected the Frenchman’s Renault Clio Rally4. “It was a fantastic rally, very difficult yesterday for the weather, which was different today. It’s an important result, but Franceschi did very well. “Pedro Almeida, paired with local idol Hugo Magalhães, completes the podium by winning several PS. Top5 also for rookie Ernesto Cunho and Łukasz Lewandowski with the Opel Corsa Rally4.
FIA ERC – Serras de Fafe and Felgueiras Rally: Final Classification
Andreas Mikkelsen and Elliott Edmondson double in the Portuguese races of the FIA European Rally Championship: after winning the 55th Azores Rallye, today the affirmation has also arrived at the Rally Serras de Fafe and Felgueiras.
At the wheel of his Škoda Fabia Rally2 Evo, the Toksport WRT driver found himself with Alexey Lukyanuk just 0 “7 after today’s second test, then the Russian accused technical problems that made him retreat.
The Norwegian was therefore able to manage the situation up to PS16 “Lameirinha”, facing the final jump Pedra Sentada and arriving at the finish with 2’01 “8 on the Russian, who in the standings finds himself at -71 points behind him.
“It is an excellent result for the championship, we are in very good shape – said Mikkelsen, who stretches in the standings – I am very happy with the weekend, the conditions were very difficult, especially on Saturday. Elliott did a great job and the team too, the car was reliable throughout the rally and I enjoyed the experience. We managed to stay out of trouble by pushing where we wanted, it’s a great victory. “
Despite the breakdown of the right front transmission, Lukyanuk managed to keep his Citroen C3 Rally2 second, ahead of Armindo Araújo’s Skoda, with Bruno Magalhães staying off the podium with the all-new Hyundai i20 Rally2.
Nil Solans (Rallye Team Spain) instead beat Norbert Herczig and Erik Cais in the fight for the Top5, with the Czech of the Yacco ACCR Team puncturing the left rear of his Ford Fiesta in the PS16 losing ground. Yoann Bonato, Miko Marczyk and Benito Guerra complete the Top 10, even if the Mexican in PS15 punctured the right front and slipped back.
In the ERC2 Class Javier Pardo wins in front of his teammate Joan Vinyes in the fight between Suzuki Swift R4lly S.
Pep Bassas takes home the success in the ERC3 Class on the Peugeot 208 Rally4 of Rallye Team Spain. Also on the podium are Jean-Baptiste Franceschi’s Renault Clio Rally4 and Pedro Almeida’s Peugeot. (The Racing Factory).
Dani Sordo restarted with the Hyundai of Team MRF Tires, winning four stages and finishing 12th.
The great fight
The decisive stage on Sunday began under a bright blue sky, in contrast to the fog, mud, wind and rain of the first day. 0 “9 enclosed the top three after PS9” Seixoso “. There Mikkelsen crossed the line with 0” 3 on Marczyk and 0 “6 on Lukyanuk.
Sordo was fastest on the PS10 “Sta Quitéria” by just 0 “1 over Lukyanuk, who was able to reduce the gap from Mikkelsen to 0” 7 in the PS11 “Montim”, again won by the Spaniard from Hyundai over the Pole of ‘ORLEN Team for 0 “4.
Mikkelsen subsequently hit his second victory in PS by extending to 1 “2 over Lukyanuk, but in PS12” Lameirinha – closed by the famous jump Pedra Sentada – the gap increased by a few tenths more, before reaching 9 “3 overall.
The Russian ran into a problem with the front transmission in the repetition of the “Seixoso” and with his Citroën C3 Rally2 he even dropped to 57 “from the top after the SS13.
At that point Mikkelsen, being aware of Lukyanuk’s situation before the start of the next test, did not attack, merely managing the situation until the arrival.
On the ERC podium also Armindo Araújo, first in the Portuguese championship, finishing ahead of rival Bruno Magalhães, who was making his debut with the new Hyundai i20 N Rally2 managed by Team Hyundai Portugal.
The three-time Rally winner Serras de Fafe and Felgueiras admitted that he still had to find the perfect set-up for the new car after the few tests: “The car was too soft and moved a lot.”
Solans instead reported damage to the radiator that his Fabia, finishing fifth after being in the odor of the podium, but passing in the PS12 Herczig, with Cais and Bonato to follow, despite the Czech and French veterans from accidents in the Azores.
Marczyk bypassed Guerra on Sunday morning when the Mexican had to backtrack after passing an intersection.
Ricardo Teodósio kept 11th place despite persistent overheating problems, with Sordo recovering 12th followed by Alberto Battistolli, Miguel Correia and José Pedro Fontes completing the points. Igor Widłak brought his Ford Fiesta Rally3 built by M-Sport Poland 22a.
Efrén Llarena’s (Rallye Team Spain) hopes of winning the ERC-MICHELIN Talent Factory first prize ended when he retired on PS6. Both he and co-driver Sara Fernández were left unharmed, although their Škoda Fabia Rally2 Evo suffered significant damage.
Iván Ares, Simone Campedelli (Team MRF Tires) and Umberto Scandola (Hyundai Rally Team Italia) returned to action after stopping for mechanical breakdowns on Saturday. Campedelli completed his debut at Rally Serras de Fafe e Felgueiras with a series of good Top5 times, including his second on PS14. Ares retired after the arrival of the final test.
ERC2: Pardo sees the title with poker
Javier Pardo hits the pojer of successes in the ERC2 Class by beating Dmitry Feofanov. After making an “idiotic” mistake, the Suzuki Motor Ibérica rider finished in his Swift R4lly S in front of team mate Joan Vinyes. Flanked by Adrián Perez, the Spaniard is headed for the crown: “Yesterday was horrible, today the PS were beautiful and I relaxed. Thanks to the team for the perfect car, we have two on the podium.” Feofanov took third place by taking advantage of the retirement of Victor Cartier (Toyota Yaris Rally2 Kit) in PS10 due to the breakdown of the fuel pump.
ERC3: Bassas redeems himself and wins in Fafe
Pep Bassas redeemed his exit at Azores Rallye by triumphing in the ERC3 class ahead of Jean-Baptiste Franceschi. The Rallye Team Spain driver therefore remains in the race for the title at the wheel of his Peugeot 208 Rally4, taking advantage of the electrical problems that have affected the Frenchman’s Renault Clio Rally4. “It was a fantastic rally, very difficult yesterday for the weather, which was different today. It’s an important result, but Franceschi did very well. “Pedro Almeida, paired with local idol Hugo Magalhães, completes the podium by winning several PS. Top5 also for rookie Ernesto Cunho and Łukasz Lewandowski with the Opel Corsa Rally4.
FIA ERC – Serras de Fafe and Felgueiras Rally: Final Classification
Andreas Mikkelsen and Elliott Edmondson double in the Portuguese races of the FIA European Rally Championship: after winning the 55th Azores Rallye, today the affirmation has also arrived at the Rally Serras de Fafe and Felgueiras.
At the wheel of his Škoda Fabia Rally2 Evo, the Toksport WRT driver found himself with Alexey Lukyanuk just 0 “7 after today’s second test, then the Russian accused technical problems that made him retreat.
The Norwegian was therefore able to manage the situation up to PS16 “Lameirinha”, facing the final jump Pedra Sentada and arriving at the finish with 2’01 “8 on the Russian, who in the standings finds himself at -71 points behind him.
“It is an excellent result for the championship, we are in very good shape – said Mikkelsen, who stretches in the standings – I am very happy with the weekend, the conditions were very difficult, especially on Saturday. Elliott did a great job and the team too, the car was reliable throughout the rally and I enjoyed the experience. We managed to stay out of trouble by pushing where we wanted, it’s a great victory. “
Despite the breakdown of the right front transmission, Lukyanuk managed to keep his Citroen C3 Rally2 second, ahead of Armindo Araújo’s Skoda, with Bruno Magalhães staying off the podium with the all-new Hyundai i20 Rally2.
Nil Solans (Rallye Team Spain) instead beat Norbert Herczig and Erik Cais in the fight for the Top5, with the Czech of the Yacco ACCR Team puncturing the left rear of his Ford Fiesta in the PS16 losing ground. Yoann Bonato, Miko Marczyk and Benito Guerra complete the Top 10, even if the Mexican in PS15 punctured the right front and slipped back.
In the ERC2 Class Javier Pardo wins in front of his teammate Joan Vinyes in the fight between Suzuki Swift R4lly S.
Pep Bassas takes home the success in the ERC3 Class on the Peugeot 208 Rally4 of Rallye Team Spain. Also on the podium are Jean-Baptiste Franceschi’s Renault Clio Rally4 and Pedro Almeida’s Peugeot. (The Racing Factory).
Dani Sordo restarted with the Hyundai of Team MRF Tires, winning four stages and finishing 12th.
The great fight
The decisive stage on Sunday began under a bright blue sky, in contrast to the fog, mud, wind and rain of the first day. 0 “9 enclosed the top three after PS9” Seixoso “. There Mikkelsen crossed the line with 0” 3 on Marczyk and 0 “6 on Lukyanuk.
Sordo was fastest on the PS10 “Sta Quitéria” by just 0 “1 over Lukyanuk, who was able to reduce the gap from Mikkelsen to 0” 7 in the PS11 “Montim”, again won by the Spaniard from Hyundai over the Pole of ‘ORLEN Team for 0 “4.
Mikkelsen subsequently hit his second victory in PS by extending to 1 “2 over Lukyanuk, but in PS12” Lameirinha – closed by the famous jump Pedra Sentada – the gap increased by a few tenths more, before reaching 9 “3 overall.
The Russian ran into a problem with the front transmission in the repetition of the “Seixoso” and with his Citroën C3 Rally2 he even dropped to 57 “from the top after the SS13.
At that point Mikkelsen, being aware of Lukyanuk’s situation before the start of the next test, did not attack, merely managing the situation until the arrival.
On the ERC podium also Armindo Araújo, first in the Portuguese championship, finishing ahead of rival Bruno Magalhães, who was making his debut with the new Hyundai i20 N Rally2 managed by Team Hyundai Portugal.
The three-time Rally winner Serras de Fafe and Felgueiras admitted that he still had to find the perfect set-up for the new car after the few tests: “The car was too soft and moved a lot.”
Solans instead reported damage to the radiator that his Fabia, finishing fifth after being in the odor of the podium, but passing in the PS12 Herczig, with Cais and Bonato to follow, despite the Czech and French veterans from accidents in the Azores.
Marczyk bypassed Guerra on Sunday morning when the Mexican had to backtrack after passing an intersection.
Ricardo Teodósio kept 11th place despite persistent overheating problems, with Sordo recovering 12th followed by Alberto Battistolli, Miguel Correia and José Pedro Fontes completing the points. Igor Widłak brought his Ford Fiesta Rally3 built by M-Sport Poland 22a.
Efrén Llarena’s (Rallye Team Spain) hopes of winning the ERC-MICHELIN Talent Factory first prize ended when he retired on PS6. Both he and co-driver Sara Fernández were left unharmed, although their Škoda Fabia Rally2 Evo suffered significant damage.
Iván Ares, Simone Campedelli (Team MRF Tires) and Umberto Scandola (Hyundai Rally Team Italia) returned to action after stopping for mechanical breakdowns on Saturday. Campedelli completed his debut at Rally Serras de Fafe e Felgueiras with a series of good Top5 times, including his second on PS14. Ares retired after the arrival of the final test.
ERC2: Pardo sees the title with poker
Javier Pardo hits the pojer of successes in the ERC2 Class by beating Dmitry Feofanov. After making an “idiotic” mistake, the Suzuki Motor Ibérica rider finished in his Swift R4lly S in front of team mate Joan Vinyes. Flanked by Adrián Perez, the Spaniard is headed for the crown: “Yesterday was horrible, today the PS were beautiful and I relaxed. Thanks to the team for the perfect car, we have two on the podium.” Feofanov took third place by taking advantage of the retirement of Victor Cartier (Toyota Yaris Rally2 Kit) in PS10 due to the breakdown of the fuel pump.
ERC3: Bassas redeems himself and wins in Fafe
Pep Bassas redeemed his exit at Azores Rallye by triumphing in the ERC3 class ahead of Jean-Baptiste Franceschi. The Rallye Team Spain driver therefore remains in the race for the title at the wheel of his Peugeot 208 Rally4, taking advantage of the electrical problems that have affected the Frenchman’s Renault Clio Rally4. “It was a fantastic rally, very difficult yesterday for the weather, which was different today. It’s an important result, but Franceschi did very well. “Pedro Almeida, paired with local idol Hugo Magalhães, completes the podium by winning several PS. Top5 also for rookie Ernesto Cunho and Łukasz Lewandowski with the Opel Corsa Rally4.
FIA ERC – Serras de Fafe and Felgueiras Rally: Final Classification