P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Heading into the first of two brand new events on the 2024 ERC calendar, Kiwis Hayden Paddon and John Kennard held a 14 point lead at the head of the championship points log. Remarkably, the defending ERC Champions had a third place finish as their best result this year, something they aimed to put to […]
On the opening day of the rally in Aberystwyth, Hayden Paddon dominated with his Hyundai i20 N, showcasing a strong performance and establishing a significant lead over his competitors. Despite a slow start, Mathieu Franceschi and Andy Malfoy made a remarkable comeback in their Skoda, climbing up to fourth position in the rally standings. The intense competition saw tight gaps between the top drivers, with Miko Markzyk and Szymon Gospodarczyk closely trailing the leading Skoda team. Keith Cronin and Mike Galvin delivered a solid performance, leading the Ford Fiesta crew in the rally. Unfortunately, Simone Tempestini had to retire after damaging his VW Polo GTi’s suspension on stage eight. As the rally progresses, tomorrow’s action will include four stages totaling 57km of challenging tarmac racing.
