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ERC: Mighty Meeke ahead in Wales as Suninen closes in on crown

Sport news Starting out 0.9sec behind Suninen following Friday’s four stages, which included two run at night, Meeke charged through the day-opening 12.02-kilometre Aberffrwd test leading by 11.9sec after Suninen spun exiting a tight right-hand turn after 4.49ks and dropped more

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September 5, 2026
ERC: Mighty Meeke ahead in Wales as Suninen closes in on crown

Sport news Starting out 0.9sec behind Suninen following Friday’s four stages, which included two run at night, Meeke charged through the day-opening 12.02-kilometre Aberffrwd test leading by 11.9sec after Suninen spun exiting a tight right-hand turn after 4.49ks and dropped more than 10sec. With SS6 cancelled for safety reasons, Pirelli-equipped Suninen had to wait until SS7 to begin his recovery. By going 5.7sec quicker than Michelin-shod Meeke through the 20.71-kilometre stage, he reached the midday service halt in Aberystwyth 7.0sec behind five-time FIA World Rally Championship event winner

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