Craig Breen leads the Circuit of Ireland at the end of day one on his return to the FIA European Rally Championship, chasing back-to-back victories on the event. Using an R5 version of the Michelin-equipped Citroën DS3 he's campaigning in the World Rally Championship this year following his successful three-year stint in the ERC, Breen moved into the rally lead on SS3 as he set a stunning time on the longest stage, the 31.21 kilometres of The Glens. Grinning from ear to ear at the stop line, Breen described the stage as 'the best bit of tarmac in the world'. Breen's pace-setting time on SS3 coincided with the demise of early leader Elfyn Evans. Running first on the road for his ERC debut...
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