Car: No Fords this time around (or the last time) but there was one oddball option that stood out. With its FWD the Xsara manages to shed more than 200 kilos compared to its next lightest competitor, all whilst not losing any power compared to the others. The fact that Italy hosted a tarmac rally also meant traction wouldn't be an issue. Some testing on Bosco di Rezzo 2 confirmed it, it was perfect fit.
SS1: This is has to be my favorite rally so far, even if it wasn't my best. The car matched the narrow twisty roads perfectly once you got into the rhythm of it, and I only rolled it one (and a half) time.
SS2: A short and deceptively difficult stage. The tightens call doesn't quite do justice to some of the almost vindictive corners. One misjudgment in particular led me straight into a wall, and the car didn't feel the same after that spontaneous meeting.
SS3: After an expected (and probably deserved) scolding from the mechanics the car was returned to me mostly in one piece. Good thing they didn't see me almost throw the car of a cliff in next stage... I think...

the rest of the run was in recovery mode from there, and went pretty well all things considered.
SS4: From running the shakedowns I figured this would be the stage that would make or break this car. While the acceleration was great it really lacked at in the top speed department. Not a good thing on the stage with the fastest sections of the rally. She still came through in the end.
Power Stage - 03:15.346
Final Time - 21:07.401