P1racenews AI automatic summary:
With four different leaders after the first four stages of Rally Islas Canarias, round two of the FIA European Rally
Yoann Bonato is currently leading a fierce battle for victory in the rally, narrowly ahead of Mathieu Franceschi after completing leg one with just a 0.3-second lead. Bonato, driving a Citroën C3 Rally2 on Michelin tires, took the lead on the first stage of the day, overtaking Hayden Paddon. Alejandro Cachón briefly led with back-to-back stage wins in his Pirelli-equipped Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 but dropped to 14th overall due to a damaged tire. Bonato extended his lead before Franceschi closed the gap to 0.3 seconds heading into day two. The competition remains intense as both French drivers push hard for the win in the rally. Saturday’s leg will feature six remaining stages, with the battle for the top spot set to continue.
