There are difficult and muddy conditions on the Rally Ireland stages. Urmo Aava has been fast but inconsistent for a long time, and once again he proves fast – after three stages he’s leading the rally. Let’s just hope that he can use the potential of the Ford to even stabilize his drive and stay focused (=on road) for all the event. He deserves it!

Latvala has retired after an early puncture that has spoiled his car – disappointing since he got his first ever WRC podium last time in Ireland in 2007.

I’ll get back later with more perspective on Rally Ireland.