Hat-trick of Jan Kopecky in Canary Islands
After the victory today, the driver of Skoda Motorsport accumulates three triumphs in four participations in the Rally Islas Canarias 'El Corte Inglés'. The Czech brand remains unbeaten in this test after Robert Kubica went off the road, which caused his retirement. The Polish has been awarded with the Colin McRae Flat Out Trophy by the organization of the ERC. Luis Monzon didn´t make mistakes in the last section and ended up scoring his first podium in the European Championship.
Kopecky takes the lead after Kubica retires
Skoda Motorsport is on the way to their fourth straight win in the Rally Islas Canarias ‘El Corte Inglés' after its driver has been to lead the provisional classification. Robert Kubica, who swept the first day and faced this second leg with over a minute lead, went off the road in 'San Bartolomé de Tirajana' (TC10) and had to retire. Luis Monzón takes third position after another retirement, the French Jeremi Ancian.
Kubica breaks the moulds on the first leg
The equation Robert Kubica plus Citroen DS3 RRC has blown up the first day of the Rally Islas Canarias. The debut of the new team that supports Citroën Racing has swiped out its rivals on the first day, scoring the best times.
