Meeke out, Hänninen in trouble

News after SS17

Meeke out, Hänninen in trouble
Author: Franck Drui
7 August 2010 - 13:01

The battle for Intercontinental Rally Challenge glory in Madeira has taken another twist after Kris Meeke was forced to retire on the event’s 17th stage due to a mechanical failure.

Jan Kopecký, who was battling for the runner-up spot with Meeke, now inherits second place, 33.2s behind Škoda Motorsport team-mate Freddy Loix, who was quickest through the 22.01-kilometre Chão da Lagoa run.

IRC title leader Juho Hänninen was also in trouble on the stage after picking up a puncture. He remains in fourth but is now 6.6s behind local hero Miguel Nunes in a Peugeot 207 S2000.

Crews are now heading to service north of Madeira’s capital Funchal for a 20-minute halt prior to the final four stages of the event.

Overall positions after SS17:

Pos.TeamCarTime
01 Loix Freddy / Miclotte Fréderic Škoda Fabia S2000 2h32m13.6s
02 Kopecký Jan / Starý Petr Škoda Fabia S2000 +33.2s
03 Nunes Miguel / Calado Victor Peugeot 207 S2000 +2m11.6s
04 Hänninen Juho / Markkula Mikko Škoda Fabia S2000 +2m18.2s
05 Sá Vítor / Rodrigues Nuno Peugeot 207 S2000 +2m44.5s
06 Freitas Filipe / Figueiroa Daniel Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X +7m36.8s
07 Magalhăes Joăo / Pereira Jorge Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X +7m48.0s
08 Silva Joăo / Janela José Renault Clio R3 +8m43.3s
09 Peres Pedro / Ferreira Tiago Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX +8m45.4s
10 Moura Ricardo / Costa Antonio Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX +8m53.4s
11 Bruyneel Dominique / Vanneste Lara Peugeot 207 S2000 +10m39.0s
12 Sousa Samir / Miranda Duarte Renault Clio S1600 +11m30.8s
13 Fontana Corrado / Arena Nicola Peugeot 207 S2000 +11m44.4s
14 Fernandes Rui / Fernandes Rui Jorge Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX +12m53.0s
15 Meireles Pedro / Henriques Jorge Subaru Impreza STI +12m53.3s
Meeke back ahead of Kopecký Skoda drivers feared Madeira exit
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