News and quotes SS 13 (Klatovy 2)

Bright sunshine for the second run in Klatovy: after wet conditions at the end of the morning session, the drivers were greeted by perfect conditions this time around. Accordingly, the times on the 15.57 km stage were significantly faster than in the first run. And once again, it was Takamoto Katsuta who set the fastest time in his Toyota – eight seconds faster than in Heat 1. This is the Japanese driver's second fastest time of the weekend.

#33 Elfyn Evans (GBR) / Scott Martin (GBR), Toyota GR Yaris Rally1

‘We changed a few things. That didn't necessarily work.’

#69 Kalle Rovanperä (FIN) / Jonne Halttunen (FIN), Toyota GR Yaris Rally1

‘When the track is clean, I try to drive as fast as possible. In places where I'm not sure, I'm careful and don't take any risks. But I have a good feeling.’

#1 Thierry Neuville (BEL) / Martijn Wydaeghe (BEL), Hyundai i20 N Rally1

‘That was a nice stage. To be honest, I really enjoyed it. That’s a positive thing. We try to change something for every stage.’

#18 Takamoto Katsuta (JPN) / Aaron Johnston (IRL), Toyota GR Yaris Rally1

‘This stage is extremely bumpy and it shakes my head around. Maybe that makes me think less and put my foot down more.’

#16 Adrien Fourmaux (FRA) / Alexandre Coria (FRA), Hyundai i20 N Rally1

‘Unfortunately, I made two or three small mistakes. Nevertheless, I had fun. I'm looking forward to the next stage.’

#5 Sami Pajari (FIN) / Marko Salminen (FIN), Toyota GR Yaris Rally1

‘I have more confidence now. It shows that small changes can make a difference. At least for this stage. We made adjustments to the dampers.’

#13 Grégoire Munster (LUX) / Louis Louka (BEL), Ford Puma Rally1

‘That was a little better. But this is the bumpiest stage of all. I'm really struggling here.’

#55 Joshua McErlean (IRL) / Eoin Treacy (IRL), Ford Puma Rally1

‘It's quite difficult with the damage at the front. Now I've felt the impact on the aerodynamics for the first time.’