Rally Portugal 2011
Petter Solberg and Chris Patterson fly through the final day of Rally Portugal
Another fastest time for Petter and Chris came on the second stage of the final morning, Santa de Sierra, the longest of the rally, which would be run again as the Power Stage.
The day had started with a third place in SS14 where Petter reported that he wasn’t completely happy with the set up but promised that with a few improvements in service they would be even faster on the two final stages.
Petter and Chris flew through SS16, setting yet another fastest time and moving up two places overall to 7th as planned. Citroën’s Sebastien Loeb charged through to win the final Power Stage, closely followed by Ford’s Jari-Matti Latvala. Sebastien Ogier won rally Portugal, with Loeb taking second place. Jari-Matti Latvala and Mikko Hirvonen secured third and fourth place for Ford.
Petter and Chris finished the day in 6th position overall having climbed back from 20th by winning six of the rally’s seventeen stages, overcoming the punctures and resulting retirement of day one and the time penalty of rejoining under SupeRally regulations.
- I have been going absolutely flat out for three days now, says Petter Solberg. – The car is working perfectly and I could have done nothing more, so I have to be happy about the 6th and the points we now have in the championship. It’s too bad about the Power Stage, but I had no chance as it was drying up for the guys who started after me.
Again, we have proved that we have the speed, and if we hadn’t been that unlucky on Friday with the four punctures….. Well, who knows!
The next event is Jordan rally 14th -16th April 2011
Overall classification Rally Portugal 2011
1. Sebastien Ogier, Citroën
2. Sebastien Loeb, Citroën +31,8
3. Jari-Matti Latvala, Ford +3.22,1
4. Mikko Hirvonen, Ford +6.16,3
5. Matthew Wilson, Ford +7.48,5
6. Petter Solberg, Citroën +10.17,4
7. Kimi Raikkonen, Citroën +10.54,1
8. Federico Villagra, Ford +11.38,8
9. Henning Solberg, Ford +14.16,4
10. Dennis Kuipers, Ford +17.54,6
Very good sunday rally time it whas Petter.
Ending 6th overall it is good.
Sorry the fryday that whas the biggest problem her into Portugal what when that all whas not happend?
You can be proud to show the world again you be one of the fastest drivers off the world.
congrats Petter and Chris and hole team.good job …
Even Ken (Reese) must be impressed? And happy?
Well done Petter and Chris!
Keep on gathering points.
(Click on my name, and it will all be revealed).
Very well done to Petter, Chris & all at PSWRT after such a horrible 1st day-onwards & upwards !!
After all the problems not a bad result at all!!!
Next time it will be better for sure!
Good result after tour friday problems
But during this satursday and sunday you really proved that you can fight with the manufacturers’ teams and that’s really what enjoys me !
Hollywood is back for the attack !!!!
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO PETTER & CHRIS
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
NEVER GIVE UP !!!!!!!!!!!
Your frenchie fan
But for those punctues…… keep believing guys.
A Great few days driving – roll on the next rally.
All the best
T
Petter & Chris!!))
Nice perfomance!!))
Its a difficult rally and 6 place its not bad at all!!)))
Every points are so important.. only 2 points last year..between you and Latvala..
So, do you best!!!)))
I believe in you!!!))))
Wish you all the best in Jordan!!))))
yes PSWRT great effort from you guys after that disastrous day. Am looking at the time penalty and seeing that if we take away the 10 minutes then the difference is 17 secs!
It was a nice piece if performance by you two! Keep the spirits up n high for the next rallies.. All the best!
Tross mye uflaks i helgen, har du atter vist verden at du er en fantastisk rallyfører! Stå på Petter. Jeg er bare så inponert over dere alle sammen!!
What an awesome recovery after terrible problems witht he punctures. You always show good fighting spirit and we know you will never give up and you certainly have proved that you have the speed. The first PSWRT win will come …i just know it!
Question: Prove that PSWRT moto is ‘Never give up’ ?
Answer:
1. 4 punchers in first day.
2. Retirement.
3. Back in the rally with time panelty under super rally rule.
4. Winning 6/17 stages.
5. Climbing to 6th from 20th position.
6. A private team.
Hence proved that PSWRT motto is NEVER GIVEUP
Carry on Petter & Chris !!!!!
Good luck,
Harsh,
India
Well done Guys!!!
dont give up petter you can do it thats why your the best wrc driver. and have a great team good luck for next rally we will be behind