Estonian star sent warm greetings to Craig Breen’s mother.
Ott Tänak knew Craig Breen well. PDO
Rally Croatia
Shakedown
1. Ott Tänak, M-Sport
2. Kalle Rovanperä, Toyota +1.0
3. Thierry Neuville, Hyundai +1.1
4. Esapekka Lappi, Hyundai +1.2
5. Pierre-Louis Loubet, M-Sport +2.2
6. Takamoto Katsuta, Toyota +3.3
7. Sebastien Ogier, Toyota +3.6
Ott Tänak held the fastest pace in the test special stage of the World Rally Championship in Croatia.
M-Sport’s Estonian star clocked a top time of 1.54.7 for the 3.65-kilometer long asphalt lap. Kalle Rovanperä was second fastest one second slower.
Everyone’s thoughts were In Craig Breen. In the comments at the finish line, the drivers repeated in unison that they were driving in memory of the Irish driver this weekend.
– It will certainly be very difficult. But the most important thing is that everyone is here to ride for Craig. It’s clear why we’re here. That is the goal of the weekend, Rovanperä said.
Tänak was on the same lines.
– There is an empty feeling inside me. This is difficult for all of us.
After that, Tänak performed a wonderful gesture. He looked directly at the WRC camera and greeted Breen Jackie– for mother.
– I promised to smile at Jackie. He was so positive and full of energy when I visited them on Sunday. They are wonderful people and they raised a happy child. I was happy to visit them, says Tänak.
The Croatian rally starts properly on Friday. The first EK starts at 9:03 Finnish time.