Petter in the lead – day 1 Mexico
Petter and Phil had a fantastic day here in Mexico. With the fastest time on 5 of todays 9 stages, the Petter Solberg World Rally Team is now the overnight leader of Rally Mexico. Sebastien Ogier is second, 15 seconds behind, and Sebastien Loeb is third.
- Today has been good fun, Petter says. – Of course our road position was a good advantage, but still we have been fast. It will be more difficult tomorrow being first car on the road, but I will keep on enjoying the driving and the fight.
Together with the afternoon stages, came the questions about tactics and if Petter would drop down on the classification to avoid being first on the road tomorrow. – I have no reason to play tactics, Petter said. I’m here to drive as fast as possible not to play. We have no plan, no strategy, just to take it as it comes.
Rally Mexico continues with 8 more stages Saturday. First car will be on the road at 0754 (local time).
Overall classification, Rally Mexico day 1
1. Petter, Citroën 1.23.39,9
2. Ogier, Citroën +15,0
3. Loeb, Citroën +27,5
4. Sordo, Citroën +40,8
5. Latvala, Ford +1.01,2
6. Hirvonen, Ford +1.31,5
7. Henning, Ford +1.37,5
8. Wilson, Ford +2.47,2
9. Villagra, Ford +4.19,8
10. Block, Ford +4.33,3
Congratulations Petter! Hope you day2 Happy and fast!!
Perfect Day Petter and Phill tomorrow Goooo fast but becarefull. See you in podium
Regards from Bolivia
Keep having fun Petter! I hope to see you and Phil smiling on Podium Day!
Keep it up Petter & Phil!
Flott! Petter!!
pedalen i bonn:-) følger med på wrc radio i ettermiddag. håper det blir like kult lørdag!
I believe you can do well again on Day 2 petter, you looking sharp at the wheel,Good luck and Never give up!!!
“GO GO PETTER GOOOO”
Kris from wales :-)
Dette står det respekt av,nå blir det pallen! Stå på!!!
Well done Petter, some driving, flat out again today.
Gratulerer! Dette er fortjent! Håper det går å holde posisjonen resten av helgen! Lykke til!!!
Let’s hope you don’t lose these 15 seconds because of the road position