Stage 19: Bischwiller - Gries 2 (7,95 km) Weather: the rain has stopped Road conditions: the road is drier with some damp portions. 10. SORDO/DEL BARRIO: « I concentrated on Latvala to keep the gap until the end. I can’t try anything against Ogier who managed to take a huge lead in one of the most crucial stages.” 7. LATVALA/ANTTILA: « I am very happy with that rally. I have been consistent and I have kept my rhythm without making too many mistakes. I am very happy with that position on the podium.” 8. OGIER/INGRASSIA: « I just keep steady as I did in the previous stage. We must remain lucid and we must not flirt with any of the Haguenau pavements…” 11. NEUVILLE/GILSOUL: « I proved this weekend that I could fight for a win. I definitely slid a bit much and it’s my responsibility if we punctured and eventually changed the final result in a drastic way. Unfortunately it’s my fault….” 5. NOVIKOV/MINOR: « I have nearly reached my goal. It’s great: I have learnt a lot and it will be very useful for next year.” 2. HIRVONEN/LEHTINEN: “ I drove nothing else…” 4. OSTBERG/ANDERSSON: « I still have some troubles with the front brakes. It sometimes works and sometimes doesn’t…” 9. MIKKELSEN/NAGLE: « I don’t know why but I feel much better in this second loop. I have gained a lot of experience.” 22. DUMAS/GIRAUDET: « I have had a lot of fun in this stage. But as I went off last year I was very cautious today...” 74. KUBICA/BARAN : « There is only one stage left. We are close to the finish so it would be stupid to make a mistake now!” 121. BAUD/CHIOSO : « I have made several mistakes since this morning. Now I am driving very safely in order to reach the finish line.” 75. EVANS/BARRITT: “ I did not drive the Sunday stages last year. I am driving safely in order to learn them well. I am definitely not pushing!”