The entire rally took place during changeable conditions and Mikkelsen was undoubtedly caught out by them. It was a known fact that the stages were difficult and not entirely dry during Saturday and Sunday. Mikkelsen made his own mistake but the road wasn't completely dry and grippy.
Out of all the offs/incidents in this rally (Meeke 3x, Ogier 2x, Mikkelsen, Lefevbre, Breen, Latvala, Neuville, Lappi, Evans), Mikkelsens' and Meekes' had least to do with conditions. So very strange pick. Guess it was the easiest pick for you for some reason.
Holy crap, another boring rally planned... the spectacle in Sardegna and in Rome is like day and night. Last time I tried to watch ERC Rome, I managed to stay awake ca 4 minutes more than for Rally...
No drivers named for Lancia, so not clear if there will be a "works" team or just cars available for privateers.
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