Date: Sunday October 5, 2014 Leg 3 Stage 17: Forêt de la Petite Pierre 2 (12,33 km) Weather: overcast Road conditions: the road is dirtier than during the first loop. 1. OGIER/INGRASSIA: « We had the situation under control and we want to preserve our tires for the Power Stage. » 12. PROTASOV/CHEREPIN: « I thought I had punctured at the front left and I slowed down but it was not the case! » 22. MAURIN/KLINGER: « We felt some huge vibrations in the steering after an impact on the front left. I thought we had punctured but I was wrong. » 21. PROKOP/TOMANEK : « We were wrong in our choice of tires. It’s not very important as our goal is now to just reach the finish line. » 7. NEUVILLE/GILSOUL : « For the end of the race I try to have a clean drive and stay in the line. » 20. BOUFFIER/PANSERI : « There is no fight with Neuville: we are looking forward to reaching the end. » 6. EVANS/BARRITT : « The car is fantastic! I keep a strong pace. » 4. OSTBERG/ANDERSSON : « We worked on the brakes and we have found a good balance. I have also slightly changed my driving in this stage. I believe it’s working better... » 5. HIRVONEN/LEHTINEN : « It’s a mess. Whatever I try is unsuccessful! I can come back on Kubica and Sordo. » 10. KUBICA/SZCZEPANIAK : « I had a big moment by mid-stage. I lost the car on a dirty section but I succeeded in controlling it in extremis. » 8. SORDO/MARTI : « My only target is now to make sure that Hirvonen will stay behind me in the classification. » 9. MIKKELSEN/FLOENE : « I have to keep an eye to Meeke’s times to be sure that I save my second place. » 2. LATVALA/ANTTILA : « I focus only on my driving. We will think about the Power Stage later ! It’s out of the question to loose concentration if I want to get my first win on tarmac… »