Co-driver Steve Harris.
Car was repaired but breaks not. We drove the event only with front brakes.
Motorsport news: “The young Flying Finn, Jari-Matti Latvala, was back for more heroics after his previous day’s adventures, finishing third in class and tenth overall in his Renault Clio”.
10th overall, Class S5 3rd
Rally car: Renault Clio, group N, front-wheel drive.
Asquith Autosport as service team.
Motor sport coach Pentti Airikkala.
Co-driver Steve Harris.
My first rally in tarmac and first rally, where I could learn the route beforehand. I had tremendous problems through the whole rally. Left rear bearing broke and that caused loosen wheel. We didn´t surrender, so we drove to finish with only three wheels.
Motorsport news: “Drive of the day. Jari-Matti Latvala twice lost a rear wheel on his Clio when the bearing collapsed. But the fearless Finn reached service each time and won his class despite road penalties. A star is born.”
48th overall, Class S5 1st
Rally car: Renault Clio, group N, front-wheel drive.
Asquith Autosport as service team.
Motor sport coach Pentti Airikkala.
Co-driver Steve Harris.
Crazy overtakes in the dust. I passed 5 cars and I set day`s fastest time in front-wheel drive.
Motorsport news: “Finnish youngster Jari-Matti Latvala had an good run on only his third rally in britain, as he and Steve Harris took their Gp N Renault Clio to a class win.”.
9th overall, Class 6 1st
Rally car: Renault Clio, group N, front-wheel drive.
Asquith Autosport as service team.
Motor sport coach Pentti Airikkala.
Co-driver Steve Harris.
I had to stop due to driving off the road on fifth stage. I tried too hard.
Motorsport news: “He is a very highly regarded talent back in Finland and has really come over here to get his licence and acquire some experience,” said team principal Richard Aquith.
Retirement SS5
Rally car: Renault Clio, group N, front-wheel drive.
Asquith Autosport as service team.
Motor sport coach Pentti Airikkala.
Co-driver Steve Harris.
My first ever special stage 30 km. Punctures, tyres were changed in stage.
Internet note: Driver announced: “I have just done my first ever special stage”. He seemed delighted.
38th overall, Class S5 1st
Rally car: Renault Clio, group N, front-wheel drive.
Asquith Autosport as service team.
Motor sport coach Pentti Airikkala.