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This morning begins with SS20, the 11.13km Olmedo Monte Baranta test. It’s a new one for the drivers and includes steep uphill sections and some big drops, spliced with fast open bends and tight hairpins. It’s a typical Sardinian stage and a real test for the crews.
 It was Hayden Paddon who was able to set the fastest time, taking a victory over Jari-Matti Latvala by 2.1 seconds – he’s lost too much time to Sebastien Ogier to be challenging for the lead unless the Frenchman makes a mistake but is clearly pushing hard to make sure he can secure second overall. ‘We wanted to send a message to Mads that there was no chance to catch us. I was a bit hesitant but it was okay. Now because of his problem we have a good gap so we’ll take it really easy in the next two.’ commented Hayden.
Elfyn Evans was third quickest through the stage – he’s been complaining of taking it too easy but has obviously managed to make some changed for this morning, Ostberg had been holding third overall going into the stage but has now lost that thanks to an issue with his rear brakes, which he was spotted fixing on the road section leading to SS21. Ogier, Sordo and Tanak complete the top six – Neuville moves up to third overall thanks to Ostberg’s issue, which has dropped him to fourth. SS21 is the 11.7km test of Cala Flumini and is up next. Story:iRallylive.com
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