15. Rally Italia Sardegna 2018
7. 6. – 10. 6. 2018, Alghero • gravel 314.36 km • total distance including road sections - 1388.03 km • Other years • Other years
#3
Ford Fiesta WRC 
PX6***
PX6***
M-Sport Ford WRT
RC1
Final results
10. overall
9. class RC1
10. WRC
Stage results
| 1. leg | Time | Pos. | km/h s/km |
Overall | Pos. after | |
| SS1 Ittiri Arena Show (2.00 km) | 2:04.5 | 7.
7. class RC1 7. WRC |
57.8 km/h 0.90 s/km |
2:04.5 | 7.
7. class RC1 7. WRC |
|
| "Good results give confidence but it's a different rally. I need to forget that and focus on getting a good result this weekend." | ||||||
| SS2 Tula 1 (22.12 km) | 18:44.2 | 8.
8. class RC1 8. WRC |
70.8 km/h 0.73 s/km |
20:48.7 | 8.
8. class RC1 8. WRC |
|
| "I'm losing time, couldn't find good rhythm - need to learn how to drive in first and second gears. Damage was just small touches to banks." | ||||||
| SS3 Castelsardo 1 (14.37 km) | 10:44.1 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
80.3 km/h 0.06 s/km |
31:32.8 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
|
| "It was a good run, but still disappointment that I can't drive on first and second gear - that's where I need to improve my driving. Need to focus on the next stage now." | ||||||
| SS4 Tergu - Osilo 1 (14.14 km) | 9:01.0 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
94.1 km/h 0.18 s/km |
40:33.8 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
|
| "It was a decent run, there were places I could drive a little faster but it is the first time here in a World Rally Car. There are no corners with first or second gear so this stage is easier for me!" | ||||||
| SS5 Monte Baranta 1 (11.46 km) | 8:20.1 | 6.
6. class RC1 6. WRC |
82.5 km/h 0.64 s/km |
48:53.9 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
|
| It's been a good morning. On the slow sections I still need to improve the driving. Not sure if I can change it in a half-an-hour service but it does need to improve! | ||||||
| SS6 Tula 2 (22.12 km) | 19:58.1 | 9.
9. class RC1 9. WRC |
66.5 km/h 1.54 s/km |
1:08:52.0 | 7.
7. class RC1 7. WRC |
|
| "The downhill slow section in the mud, I was struggling so much with the driving. The car is fine and it is working well - as we saw with Seb's times." | ||||||
| SS7 Castelsardo 2 (14.37 km) | 10:34.8 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
81.5 km/h |
1:19:26.8 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
|
| SS8 Tergu - Osilo 2 (14.14 km) | 8:56.5 | 5.
5. class RC1 5. WRC |
94.9 km/h 0.21 s/km |
1:28:23.3 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
|
| "That last one was okay, I was saving the tyres but I saved too much because the end of the stage was wet and it didn't affect the tyres too much. So I lost a few seconds." | ||||||
| SS9 Monte Baranta 2 (11.46 km) |
18:07.2 [N] |
38.
14. class RC1 38. WRC |
37.9 km/h 52.36 s/km |
1:46:30.5 [SR] |
20.
10. class RC1 20. WRC |
|
| Off Road | ||||||
| Unfortunately, we had to retire on SS9. We went off and can't continue to the end of the stage. We both are okay. Hopefully we can continue tomorrow. | ||||||
| 2. leg | ||||||
| SS10 Coiluna - Loelle 1 (14.95 km) | 7:59.3 | 8.
8. class RC1 8. WRC |
112.3 km/h 0.53 s/km |
1:54:29.8 [SR] |
20.
10. class RC1 20. WRC |
|
| "I hope I can find a good rhythm and set good stage times today." | ||||||
| SS11 Monti di Alà 1 (28.52 km) | 16:48.1 | 6.
6. class RC1 6. WRC |
101.8 km/h 0.32 s/km |
2:11:17.9 [SR] |
17.
10. class RC1 17. WRC |
|
| SS12 Monte Lerno 1 (28.89 km) | 21:10.2 | 24.
13. class RC1 24. WRC |
81.9 km/h 6.61 s/km |
2:32:28.1 [SR] |
19.
10. class RC1 19. WRC |
|
| Stopped at 10.5 km | ||||||
| "On a bit of braking I hit the bank and spun, getting the puncture." | ||||||
| SS13 Città di Ittiri - Coros (1.42 km) | 1:30.2 | 8.
8. class RC1 8. WRC |
56.7 km/h 0.85 s/km |
2:33:58.3 [SR] |
18.
10. class RC1 18. WRC |
|
| SS14 Coiluna - Loelle 2 (14.95 km) | 7:49.1 | 7.
7. class RC1 7. WRC |
114.7 km/h 0.42 s/km |
2:41:47.4 [SR] |
15.
10. class RC1 15. WRC |
|
| "The stage was ok, small mistakes and difficult to push on the limit." | ||||||
| SS15 Monti di Alà 2 (28.52 km) | 16:45.7 | 7.
7. class RC1 7. WRC |
102.1 km/h 0.65 s/km |
2:58:33.1 [SR] |
14.
10. class RC1 14. WRC |
|
| SS16 Monte Lerno 2 (28.89 km) | 18:20.2 | 6.
6. class RC1 6. WRC |
94.5 km/h 1.08 s/km |
3:16:53.3 [SR] |
13.
10. class RC1 13. WRC |
|
| "It was difficult stage, lots of ruts and lots of rocks. I tried to be on the careful side and avoid the punctures." | ||||||
| 3. leg | ||||||
| SS17 Cala Flumini 1 (14.06 km) | 9:02.8 | 6.
6. class RC1 6. WRC |
93.2 km/h 1.57 s/km |
3:25:56.1 [SR] |
13.
10. class RC1 13. WRC |
|
| SS18 Sassari - Argentiera 1 (6.96 km) | 5:08.2 | 7.
7. class RC1 7. WRC |
81.3 km/h 1.84 s/km |
3:31:04.3 [SR] |
11.
10. class RC1 11. WRC |
|
| "Plan is to get experience and it would be nice to get good times but it is difficult if we are driving a bit carefully on these narrow roads." | ||||||
| SS19 Cala Flumini 2 (14.06 km) | 8:45.0 | 5.
5. class RC1 5. WRC |
96.4 km/h 1.15 s/km |
3:39:49.3 [SR] |
11.
10. class RC1 11. WRC |
|
| SS20 Sassari - Argentiera 2[Power Stage] (6.96 km) | 4:59.8 | 8.
8. class RC1 8. WRC |
83.6 km/h 0.99 s/km |
3:44:49.1 [SR] |
10.
9. class RC1 10. WRC |
|
| "I have been struggling in the slow sections and in Finland we have none of those so I'm aiming to be battling for the podium. I hope Seb can win because it is nice to work with him and it is good for the team." | ||||||
