World championship leader Mikko Hirvonen wins three of the opening four stages on day one of Rally Argentina to take the early race lead ahead of three-times winner Sebastien Loeb.
Archive for March, 2008
Hirvonen in early Argentina lead
Saturday, March 29th, 2008Lorenzo quickest in second practice
Saturday, March 29th, 2008Jorge Lorenzo (1:40.321) of Yamaha is fastest in second free practice at Jerez ahead of the Spanish GP. Valentino Rossi is next quickest, while Colin Edwards is third and his Yamaha Tech 3 team-mate James Toseland of Britain is eighth.
Edwards quickest in practice
Saturday, March 29th, 2008Tech 3 Yahama’s Colin Edwards sets the fastest time (1:40.714) in free practice one at the Spanish GP in Jerez. Reigning world champion Casey Stoner is second and Valentino Rossi third, while Briton James Toseland is down in 11th.
Wales Rally GB date changed
Saturday, March 29th, 2008The FIA approves a date change for Wales Rally GB, the 15th and final round of the 2008 FIA World Rally Championship. The rally will now begin with a ceremonial start on Thursday December 4 and conclude on Sunday 7.