Petter Solberg opted to carry one spare tyre in his DS3 WRC in an effort to give him the best possible chance of winning the Power Stage.
After adopting a cautious approach on the first two stages to save his tyres, Solberg hoped the reduced weight in his car would help him take victory on the Power Stage.
However, he was ultimately unsuccessful when he slid wide on a corner, allowing Hirvonen to take the best time.
Mexico rookie Mads Ostberg continues his impressive start to the 2011 season in fifth place in his M-Sport Stobart Fiesta.
Following his extensive time loss with a puncture on day one, the Norwegian spent the remainder of the event fine-tuning his pacenotes.
Rally Mexico – Final classification:
1. Loeb-Elena (Citroen DS3 Wrc) in 3.53’17”0 2. Hirvonen-Lehtinen (Ford Fiesta RS Wrc) + 1'38”4 3. Latvala-Anttila (Ford Fiesta RS Wrc) + 2’23”9 4. P. Solberg-Patterson (Citroen DS3 Wrc) + 7’18”4 5. Ostberg-Andersson (Ford Fiesta RS Wrc) + 8’43”5 6. H. Solberg-Minor (Ford Fiesta RS Wrc) + 9’50”0 7. Al Attiyah-Bernacchini (Ford Fiesta Super2000) + 13’21”5 8. Prokop-Tomanek (Ford Fiesta Super2000) + 13’35”0 9. Hanninen-Markkula (Skoda Fabia Super2000) + 14’48”7 10. Villagra-Perez Companc (Ford Fiesta RS Wrc) + 48’17”2
Etc.
Championship classification:
1. Hirvonen 46, 2. Loeb 37, 3. Latvala 31, 4. Ostberg 28, 5. P. Solberg 23, 6. Ogier 15, etc.
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After adopting a cautious approach on the first two stages to save his tyres, Solberg hoped the reduced weight in his car would help him take victory on the Power Stage.
However, he was ultimately unsuccessful when he slid wide on a corner, allowing Hirvonen to take the best time.
Mexico rookie Mads Ostberg continues his impressive start to the 2011 season in fifth place in his M-Sport Stobart Fiesta.
Following his extensive time loss with a puncture on day one, the Norwegian spent the remainder of the event fine-tuning his pacenotes.
Rally Mexico – Final classification:
1. Loeb-Elena (Citroen DS3 Wrc) in 3.53’17”0 2. Hirvonen-Lehtinen (Ford Fiesta RS Wrc) + 1'38”4 3. Latvala-Anttila (Ford Fiesta RS Wrc) + 2’23”9 4. P. Solberg-Patterson (Citroen DS3 Wrc) + 7’18”4 5. Ostberg-Andersson (Ford Fiesta RS Wrc) + 8’43”5 6. H. Solberg-Minor (Ford Fiesta RS Wrc) + 9’50”0 7. Al Attiyah-Bernacchini (Ford Fiesta Super2000) + 13’21”5 8. Prokop-Tomanek (Ford Fiesta Super2000) + 13’35”0 9. Hanninen-Markkula (Skoda Fabia Super2000) + 14’48”7 10. Villagra-Perez Companc (Ford Fiesta RS Wrc) + 48’17”2
Etc.
Championship classification:
1. Hirvonen 46, 2. Loeb 37, 3. Latvala 31, 4. Ostberg 28, 5. P. Solberg 23, 6. Ogier 15, etc.