Jari-Matti Latvala (VW Polo R)Seven wins from 23 stages made Latvala [above] the fastest driver in Sardinia, (beating Ogier by one) but his speed was overshadowed by a couple of costly problems. Early on it looked like the Latvala vs Paddon duel would be the one to watch - but that changed after two punctures on Friday and Saturday cost him three minutes, while later damage to the suspension following a collision with a rock cost a further five. He fought back valiantly, and kept his foot down on the final day when fifth placed Østberg looked to be in trouble, but he missed out by 16.6sec. Mads Østberg (DS 3)Another up and down rally for Mads - and his cryptic comments at stage ends did...
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