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Freddy Loix was the team's surprise of the day who, despite braking with a foot undergoing rehabilitation, set an outstanding third fastest stage time on the longest and toughest stage of the event, the 40.51km Granberget 1. Freddy started the day very carefully in order to find the most comfortable and effective way of braking and clearly adapted very quickly, improving his stage times immediately.
"I am very happy with the car - it is so easy to drive, I have made no mistakes and I'm feeling very positive," commented the likeable Belgian. "I have had no pain in my foot but the protection I am wearing is obviously heavier than just a driving boot alone, and that has been giving me a bit of cramp in my leg which I really noticed on the long stage [SS3]. I am very happy with my times but I am honestly quite surprised. I think we have benefited by running further down the order as we have clearer roads but we were also hindered by having to run the last stage in the dark and the frontrunners could do it in the light, so I think it evens out in the end. Tomorrow my plan is just to keep driving the same as today - as fast as I can without taking any risks."
reactie loix
source : rally-live.com
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