55. Azores Rallye 2021
16. 9. – 18. 9. 2021, Ponta Delgada • Grupo Desportivo Comercial • gravel 201.74 km • total distance including road sections - 645.14 km • Other years
Azores championship only counts leg 1
Stage results
1. leg | Time | Pos. | km/h s/km |
Overall | Pos. after | |
SS1 Graminhais 1 (24.03 km) | 17:31.8 | 3.
3. class RC2 3. ERC |
82.2 km/h 0.53 s/km |
17:31.8 | 3.
3. class RC2 3. ERC |
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"There was no grip, foggy, very difficult. You have to be really precise and gentle for the throttle. But in general I'm quite happy, no drama." | ||||||
SS2 Tronqueira 1 (21.89 km) | 18:58.9 | 4.
4. class RC2 4. ERC |
69.2 km/h 1.48 s/km |
36:30.7 | 3.
3. class RC2 3. ERC |
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"Great experience, there was heavy rain in the middle of the stage, the grip was terrible. But I really enjoyed it." | ||||||
SS3 Lagoa de São Brás (15.96 km) | 12:28.3 | 7.
7. class RC2 7. ERC |
76.8 km/h 1.45 s/km |
48:59.0 | 5.
5. class RC2 5. ERC |
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"It was really difficult. At the end of the stage the tyres were gone, but I'm happy we are here, we want to continue like this." | ||||||
SS4 Graminhais 2 (24.03 km) | 17:19.6 | 8.
8. class RC2 8. ERC |
83.2 km/h 1.48 s/km |
1:06:18.6 | 6.
6. class RC2 6. ERC |
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"For sure it's better, but you have to be carefull as there is a lot of lose gravel, and to be precise. It's not easy." | ||||||
SS5 Tronqueira 2 (21.89 km) | 18:22.7 | 5.
5. class RC2 5. ERC |
71.5 km/h 0.74 s/km |
1:24:41.3 | 5.
5. class RC2 5. ERC |
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"All good, the rear was moving a lot, maybe because of the tyres, in the end it was dry. I tried my best." | ||||||
SS6 Grupo Marques 1 (4.10 km) | 3:30.7 | 7.
7. class RC2 7. ERC |
70.1 km/h 1.66 s/km |
1:28:12.0 | 5.
5. class RC2 5. ERC |
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"It was a tough day, I don't know what to expect from tomorrow., the weather is changing a lot. Anyway I enjoyed today." | ||||||
2. leg | ||||||
SS7 Coroa da Mata 1 (11.40 km) | 9:06.3 | 4.
4. class RC2 4. ERC |
75.1 km/h 1.04 s/km |
1:37:18.3 | 5.
5. class RC2 5. ERC |
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"I think I was too slow, but we are here and it's the most important. The grip is getting better so the guys behind will be much faster." | ||||||
SS8 Feteiras 1 (7.46 km) | 5:45.1 | 4.
4. class RC2 4. ERC |
77.8 km/h 0.82 s/km |
1:43:03.4 | 5.
5. class RC2 5. ERC |
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SS9 Sete Cidades 1 (24.01 km) | Radiator |