The gravel rally is known to be one of the toughest of the season, but this year the challenge has been made more intense by heavy rains and flooding that devastated the region in February. In many places the event’s characteristic sandy road surface has been washed away to reveal sharp stones and rocks, while other sections have been badly damaged. Earlier this week organisers cut 14km from Saturday’s test from San Marcos to Characato because thick mud left it impassable. “It’s as bad as I’ve seen in a long time.” DS 3 driver Kris Meeke told wrc.com. “Now that we don’t have Greece in the championship this is by far the roughest rally we have. It is exceptional in some...
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