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february 17, 2019 - Msport
TEEMU MISSES OUT ON THE TOP SPOT
M-Sport Ford World #rally Team's #teemusuninen and Marko Salminen may have missed their chance to fight for a maiden victory at this weekend's #rally Sweden, but the Finns have certainly proved their speed alongside the performance of the EcoBoost-powered #fordfiestawrc.
Leading an #fiaworldrallychampionship #event for the first time in his career, Suninen was locked in a battle for the win with Ott Tänak. Keeping the Estonian honest, the Finn was on pace before getting off line and dragged into a snowbank through the first pass of Hagfors (SS10).
Despite losing a minute and a half to the lead, Suninen and Salminen regrouped and quickly got back up to speed. Climbing the leaderboard, they were on course to add to their tally of fastest stage times before clipping a tree at high-speed on the second pass of Vargåsen (SS14).
With the impact causing damage to the rollcage, the Finns had to return to service where the cage could be inspected and repaired with the expertise of M-M-Sport Ford World #rally Team's #teemusuninen and Marko Salminen may have missed their chance to fight for a maiden victory at this weekend's #rally Sweden, but the Finns have certainly proved their speed alongside the performance of the EcoBoost-powered #fordfiestawrc.
Leading an #fiaworldrallychampionship #event for the first time in his career, Suninen was locked in a battle for the win with Ott Tänak. Keeping the Estonian honest, the Finn was on pace before getting off line and dragged into a snowbank through the first pass of Hagfors (SS10).
Despite losing a minute and a half to the lead, Suninen and Salminen regrouped and quickly got back up to speed. Climbing the leaderboard, they were on course to add to their tally of fastest stage times before clipping a tree at high-speed on the second pass of Vargåsen (SS14).
With the impact causing damage to the rollcage, the Finns had to return to service where the cage could be inspected and repaired with the expertise of M-Sport's world-class technicians. Job done, the Fiesta will be back on the stages tomorrow.
Having piloted their Fiesta to two stage wins yesterday, Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin were hoping for more of the same but struggled to find a comfortable rhythm in the difficult conditions
Despite there being no stage wins for the Welshman today, his efficiency remained and a clean and tidy drive means that he is still less than 15 seconds adrift of the podium with all to play for tomorrow.
Pontus Tidemand also continued to gain experience of the top-specification Fiesta and showed good speed against those with the same road position – regularly out-performing big names with a lot more experience.Sport's world-class technicians. Job done, the Fiesta will be back on the stages tomorrow.
Having piloted their Fiesta to two stage wins yesterday, Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin were hoping for more of the same but struggled to find a comfortable rhythm in the difficult conditions
Despite there being no stage wins for the Welshman today, his efficiency remained and a clean and tidy drive means that he is still less than 15 seconds adrift of the podium with all to play for tomorrow.
Pontus Tidemand also continued to gain experience of the top-specification Fiesta and showed good speed against those with the same road position – regularly out-performing big names with a lot more experience.
Leading an #fiaworldrallychampionship #event for the first time in his career, Suninen was locked in a battle for the win with Ott Tänak. Keeping the Estonian honest, the Finn was on pace before getting off line and dragged into a snowbank through the first pass of Hagfors (SS10).
Despite losing a minute and a half to the lead, Suninen and Salminen regrouped and quickly got back up to speed. Climbing the leaderboard, they were on course to add to their tally of fastest stage times before clipping a tree at high-speed on the second pass of Vargåsen (SS14).
With the impact causing damage to the rollcage, the Finns had to return to service where the cage could be inspected and repaired with the expertise of M-M-Sport Ford World #rally Team's #teemusuninen and Marko Salminen may have missed their chance to fight for a maiden victory at this weekend's #rally Sweden, but the Finns have certainly proved their speed alongside the performance of the EcoBoost-powered #fordfiestawrc.
Leading an #fiaworldrallychampionship #event for the first time in his career, Suninen was locked in a battle for the win with Ott Tänak. Keeping the Estonian honest, the Finn was on pace before getting off line and dragged into a snowbank through the first pass of Hagfors (SS10).
Despite losing a minute and a half to the lead, Suninen and Salminen regrouped and quickly got back up to speed. Climbing the leaderboard, they were on course to add to their tally of fastest stage times before clipping a tree at high-speed on the second pass of Vargåsen (SS14).
With the impact causing damage to the rollcage, the Finns had to return to service where the cage could be inspected and repaired with the expertise of M-Sport's world-class technicians. Job done, the Fiesta will be back on the stages tomorrow.
Having piloted their Fiesta to two stage wins yesterday, Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin were hoping for more of the same but struggled to find a comfortable rhythm in the difficult conditions
Despite there being no stage wins for the Welshman today, his efficiency remained and a clean and tidy drive means that he is still less than 15 seconds adrift of the podium with all to play for tomorrow.
Pontus Tidemand also continued to gain experience of the top-specification Fiesta and showed good speed against those with the same road position – regularly out-performing big names with a lot more experience.Sport's world-class technicians. Job done, the Fiesta will be back on the stages tomorrow.
Having piloted their Fiesta to two stage wins yesterday, Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin were hoping for more of the same but struggled to find a comfortable rhythm in the difficult conditions
Despite there being no stage wins for the Welshman today, his efficiency remained and a clean and tidy drive means that he is still less than 15 seconds adrift of the podium with all to play for tomorrow.
Pontus Tidemand also continued to gain experience of the top-specification Fiesta and showed good speed against those with the same road position – regularly out-performing big names with a lot more experience.
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