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WRC Portugal: Hyundai on top as overnight leader Oliver Solberg loses time
TL;DR
Hyundai's Adrien Fourmaux took the lead in Rally Portugal after overnight leader Oliver Solberg lost time during Friday's stages. Fourmaux gained a 7.7-second lead after consistently strong performances across the morning stages.
Key points
- Adrien Fourmaux reclaimed the Rally Portugal lead
- Oliver Solberg struggled for pace in the morning stages
- Fourmaux started the day 3.4 seconds behind Solberg
- Fourmaux posted top three times in each test
- Fourmaux opened up a 7.7s lead by midday service
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Hyundaiâs Adrien Fourmaux reclaimed the Rally Portugal lead after overnight leader Oliver Solberg struggled for pace across Friday morningâs loop of stages.
Fourmaux started the day 3.4 seconds behind Solberg, but was able to leapfrog the Toyota driver in the opening stage of Fridayâs mammoth seven-stage itinerary.
Fourmaux delivered a strong pace across the three stages, posting top three times in each test to open up a 7.7s lead as the crews headed to the midday remote service, where only minimal car changes can be carried out.
"It's a very good start to the rally. We have had some good strategy decisions and that was a team effort. Very positive,â said Fourmaux.
The 7.7s advantage was over Toyotaâs Sami Pajari, who emerged as the star of the morning loop.
The Finn struggled for balance on Thursday and was sitting in sixth, but some small set up changes overnight to his GR Yaris significantly improved his performance. Pajari set fastest times in stage four (Mortagua) and stage five (Arganil) to climb into second position.
"Yesterday wasn't the best. We tried to find something more for today,â said Pajari. âAt least the feeling is really nice, it feels good in the car. The times have been nice today. We will try to keep the same speed.â
Sebastien Ogier was frustrated by the handling of his Toyota
Q&A
What caused Oliver Solberg to lose time in Rally Portugal?
Oliver Solberg struggled for pace during Friday morning's loop of stages, which resulted in him losing his lead.
Who is currently leading Rally Portugal after the morning stages?
Adrien Fourmaux from Hyundai is currently leading Rally Portugal after overtaking Oliver Solberg.
How much time did Adrien Fourmaux gain over Oliver Solberg?
Adrien Fourmaux gained a 7.7-second lead over Oliver Solberg after the morning stages.
What were the conditions like during the morning stages of Rally Portugal?
The morning stages of Rally Portugal featured a mammoth seven-stage itinerary, which proved challenging for competitors.