Flash News (After SS 9)
20/10/2024
5. SIMOS GALATARIOUTIS CYP / ANTONIS IOANNOU CYP
"We started carefully and conservatively, and we were losing time to Nasser. Unfortunately, in the third special stage where we intended to push harder, we faced an issue with the front axle and lost a lot of time, which might cost us. We still have three special stages left, and we remain positive."
1. NASSER AL-ATTIYAH QAT / GIOVANNI BERNACCHINI ITA
"We tried to push to catch up to Simos. Now, the gap between us is only 7 seconds. However, it's difficult to push when you're dealing with tire issues, and you end up losing time. Today's special stages had a lot of rocks, but we'll manage and aim for the best result."
2. ABDULAZIZ AL-KUWARI QAT / NASSER AL-KUWARI QAT
"Everything went well, we're driving carefully and not pushing too hard. There's no need to push because we want to make it to the finish line, and it's not always useful to drive fast but rather carefully."
3. PANAGIOTIS YIANGOU CYP / ARISTOS NIKOLAOU CYP
"Today was a tough day. We tried to go faster to close the gap with Petros Panteli. From here on, since we have a big gap from the driver ahead of us and a big gap from the driver behind us, it's just a matter of managing it and reaching the finish ramp."
7. PETROS PANTELI CYP / PAMBOS LAOS CYP
"Starting today's race from third place, we tried to push to widen the gap. In the second special stage, we had a flat tire and lost a lot of time. From here on, it's just about reaching the finish."