Elfyn Evans and Daniel Barritt knew that they would struggle if the sandy Australian stages remained dry this weekend. Unable to attack through the first two days of sunny competition, the pairing focused on gaining vital knowledge and experience for the future.
But as torrential rain battered the final day’s stages, Evans’ was able to deliver a number of competitive times including the fastest time through Pilbara Reverse (SS17) – securing fifth place and his best ever result at Rally Australia.
SS1: 10th (+10.0)
SS2: 10th (+18.4)
SS3: 9th (+15.0)
SS4: 10th (+7.0)
SS5: 10th (+10.6)
SS6: 11th (+10.3)
SS7: 10th (+2.6)
SS8: 10th (+3.0)
SS9: 10th (+1:05.7)
SS10: 10th (+34.8)
SS11: 10th (+3.3)
SS12: 9th (+39.0)
SS13: 8th (+14.8)
SS14: Cancelled
SS15: 9th (+1.4)
SS16: 9th (+1.3)
SS17: 1st
SS18: 3rd (+8.5)
SS19: 9th (+13.7)
SS20: Cancelled
SS21: 6th (+2.7)
We knew that we would struggle coming to this one, and we faced another tough day today. I really enjoy these stages, but we just didn’t have the traction to attack and enjoy them to the fullest. That said, we’ve made it through all of the stages and perfected the notes which will be valuable for the future.
