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Jean Baptiste Franceschi claimed his maiden FIA Junior World Rally Championship victory in Corsica on Sunday afternoon.

Jan Kopecký outclassed his rivals on Sunday’s two stages as he won the WRC 2 class by almost two minutes at the Corsica linea – Tour de Corse.

Sébastien Ogier made it three FIA World Rally Championship victories in four rounds when he won the Corsica linea - Tour de Corse on Sunday afternoon.

Ott Tänak took a firm grip on second place at Corsica linea - Tour de Corse when he stormed to fastest time through Sunday morning’s marathon 55km speed test from Vero to Sarrola-Carcopino.

Valtteri scores P3 in Qualifying, with Lewis in fourth

Jan Kopecký extended his lead in WRC 2 to more than three minutes after the second day of the Corsica linea - Tour de Corse, as his nearest rivals suffered a number of issues.

Sébastien Ogier remained on target to win the Corsica linea - Tour de Corse after extending his lead in Saturday’s penultimate leg.

Andrea Dovizioso fifteenth, Jorge Lorenzo sixteenth after first day of free practice for Argentina GP at Termas de Rio Hondo

After a solid Friday, the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team continued to work in preparation for the race in FP3 with good results, and Marcus Ericsson and Charles Leclerc headed into the qualifying sessions feeling very motivated.

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Sébastien Ogier appeared ever more comfortable as he extended his lead in the Corsica linea - Tour de Corse on Saturday morning.

Sébastien Loeb provided a clear insight of what could have been when he won Saturday morning’s opening speed test at Corsica linea - Tour de Corse.

Terry Folb headed a French 1-2 in the FIA Junior WRC after Friday’s opening leg at the Corsica linea - Tour de Corse.

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport completes 108 laps on Friday of Bahrain

Pre-event favourite Jan Kopecký led WRC 2 at the Corsica linea - Tour de Corse after Friday’s opening leg – but it was far from easy for the Czech star.

It was a good start to the weekend for the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team at the Bahrain International Circuit. Marcus Ericsson focussed on mechanical work during FP1 while Charles Leclerc completed aerodynamic testing. During FP2, both drivers completed short-runs in preparation for tomorrow’s qualifying. At the end of session the drivers completed a practice of red flag procedures.

Sébastien Ogier dominated Friday’s opening leg of the Corsica linea - Tour de Corse to leave his rivals floundering on the Mediterranean island mountain roads.