Stage 16: Bischwiller - Gries 1 (7,95 km) Weather: it’s raining. Road conditions: roads are soaking wet but cleaner than in the previous stage. 10. SORDO/DEL BARRIO: « It’s not as dirty as in the previous stage but there is still a lot of standing water and when you open the road the puddles can be a real problem.” 7. LATVALA/ANTTILA: « Compared to the first stage which was a nightmare with mud everywhere this one sounds much cleaner. I really preferred that one! Ogier is really incredible. My aim now is to beat Sordo.” 8. OGIER/INGRASSIA: « It was slightly better in this one. I managed to have a gap but nothing is done yet. Everything can still happen especially in such conditions! To handle the gap I can take advantage of the split times from the competitors who are in front of me on the road.” 11. NEUVILLE/GILSOUL: « It went well. My goal is to reach the finish.” 5. NOVIKOV/MINOR: « Last year I went off in that stage and I must admit I was a bit careful this time.” 2. HIRVONEN/LEHTINEN: « The grip is difficult to find. I try my best to beat Ostberg.” 4. OSTBERG/ANDERSSON: « I am happy and I have a good feeling. I am improving in the overall classification. » 9. MIKKELSEN/NAGLE: « It’s hard! I brake too early: I must really work on that. And I feel I could be faster and push more on the fast sections.” 21. PROKOP/ERNST: « I can’t say that the road conditions are easy! I am happy to still be here as we had some moments on some fast portions.” 22. DUMAS/GIRAUDET: « Last year I hit a tree in that stage so I had a bit of apprehension at the start of the stage. I was cautious also as I hadn’t corrected the pressure which was too low in the tires.” 74. KUBICA/BARAN : « I keep a pace that allows me to keep my concentration and avoid the risk of making a mistake.” 121. BAUD/CHIOSO : « The engine is misfiring.” 75. EVANS/BARRITT: “ I don’t feel confident. I remain steady.” 52. GILBERT/JAMOUL : « I must just manage the end of the rally.” 51. CHARDONNET/DE LA HAYE : « I don’t feel at ease in those conditions. I remain steady as I know I can be Champion of the WRC 3 tonight even if I finish second.” (“Top Driver” for the Citroën Monotype Formula). 60. CRONIN/CLARKE : « I just intend to stay on the road!”