SS4: More stage success for ace Solberg

Norwegian ace Petter Solberg continues to lead the Acropolis Rally following his fourth stage victory.

The Citroen DS3 WRC driver’s overall advantage now stands at 28.6s with two stages of day one remaining.

“The car is not as good as this morning I must say, it’s a small detail I did on service, but it should be better later or tomorrow,” said Solberg. “I am here to fight, I am not here to play the game of starting position.”

Sebastien Loeb confirmed the electronic display problem that occurred on stage two had been rectified at the remote service halt but complained that running first on the road was still costing him time. “I push but it’s not easy with so many loose stones,” said the Citroen driver.

Jari-Matti Latvala was second fastest but admitted he’s not entirely happy behind the wheel of his Ford Fiesta RS WRC. “I don’t have the best feeling today, honestly,” said Latvala. “It’s not very clean driving. We need to get through the day and see about a few things for tomorrow.”

M-Sport Stobart driver Mads Ostberg has gone off the road approximately seven kilometres into the stage.

Standings after SS4: