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SS22 is the repeat of SS20 – today’s loop is very short compared to yesterday’s marathon, and so this is the penultimate stage of the rally.
 Jari-Matti Latvala, currently sixth overall, pushed hard for a stage victory in his Volswagen Polo WRC. ”It was a good run. We have to keep the pace so we stay warmed up for the Power Stage. Also, ahead of us Mads has problems, and if he loses more time I want to get as close as possible. I’d hate to lose a place by a few seconds.’ he explained. Second quickest was Kris Meeke – he retired from the rally on day two and so is running under Rally2 rules. ‘it’s just about finishing now, we just keep going. No risks for me on the Power Stage. I have to get as many points as possible in the manufacturers’ championship – especially now Mads has problems.’ Dani Sordo, another retiree, was third quickest, completing the stage a second down on Latvala. Kubica, Neuville and Evans complete the top six. The attention is now on the Power Stage, which ends the rally and for many is a chance to score some valuable points. Ogier stands to have the most to lose, but can his smooth, consistent style see him take maximum points from this event? Top Fifteen after SS22
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S. OGIER
H. PADDON
T. NEUVILLE
E. EVANS
M. OSTBERG
J. ANDERSSON
J. LATVALA
Y. PROTASOV
P. ANDREUCCI
J. KOPECKY
K. AL QASSIMI
C. PATTERSON
A. AL-KUWARI
A. KREMER
O. TANAK
N. FUCHS
F. MUSSANO