The Irishman produced a committed run through the short 1.66km gravel stage, held in dry conditions in the setting sun, to edge Rovanpera by 0.1s.
The stage win was Breen’s third of the season as the Ford Puma driver kicked off the rally in the best possible fashion.
“I was so careful of all the rocks in there and I was trying to be as clean as I could,” said Breen. “It’s a good …Keep reading
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