Sepp Wiegand takes the first stage of Rally San Marino 2012. The stage 1 (19.33 km) Sestino 1 was successive for U. Scandola who finished second, as the 2011 champion Andreas Mikkelsen is third. The first three leaders drive Skoda Fabia S 2000.
G. Basso is forth with Ford Fiesta S 2000.
Germain Bonnefis stopped in the stage as that cause to stop the following after him.
After G. Basso everyone is with his time due too blocked road.
Comments after SS 1:
G. Basso: It was very difficult. Very slippery, we had two spins.
A. Mikkelsen: It was very difficult stage, so narrow! We had clean run.
S. Wiegand: It was really really slippery. I enjoyed it, I think I can push more. I'm so happy!
U. Scandola: We have a problem with the engine, we have water in the fuel.
Stage 2 (24.15 km) - Mercatello 1:
First in this stage is G. Basso, following by Andreas Mikkelsen and Sepp Wiegand. The stage delay with 30 minutes due too the blocked road in stage 1.
Comments in stage 2:
G. Basso: Very difficult, it's very hot. I did two mistakes, I'm affraid to push.
A. Mikkelsen: Very slippery. I can't find any confidence with the tyres, we are sliding everywhere.
S. Wiegand: The stage was OK, but we had two or three moments, when I went too late on brakes. We smashed some small tree, I don't know if there is some damage to the car.
U. Scandola: We still have the same problems. (water in the fuel).
Results after SS 2:
1. S. Wiegand 36:30.1
2. U. Scandola +3.3
3. A. Mikkelsen +4.3
4. G. Basso +9.9
5. J. Salo +24.8
6. J. Nikara +29.0