M-Sport World Rally Team’s Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen delivered a superb drive at the 50th edition of RallyRACC - Rally de España this weekend – piloting their Ford Fiesta RS WRC to the third step of the podium. The Finn secured his maiden FIA World Rally Championship podium at the event in 2005, and repeated that same feat today. Having established a strong base on which to build through Friday’s gravel stages, Hirvonen embarked on the event’s asphalt tests with his eyes firmly fixed on the podium. Making the most of the team’s extensive pre-event test, he was able to draw confidence from Michelin’s upgraded Pilot Sport tyre. Finding a set-up which allowed the car and tyres to work in harmony, he set a string of competitive and consistent stage times which propelled him into the coveted third place. Having established a 30 second advantage over fourth-placed man Mads Østberg, he embarked on the final day of competition with the situation fully under control. Driving to the splits of his rival, the Finn reinforced his lead to bring home a thoroughly deserved podium...
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