Latvala closes Sebastien Loeb after 3 consecutive stage wins. Latvala is the only one who can fight with Sebastien Loeb for the rally win.
Driver’s comments stage 9:
S. Ogier: “There is no motivation, but we try to improve the pacenotes and to learn the stages for the future.”
J. Latvala: “The feeling is better now, I'm quite happy.”
M. Ostberg: “It's going fine and according to our plan.”
H. Solberg: “It was OK, only in the previous stage we had some small problem.”
D. Kuipers: “It's slippery, it's wet everywhere. The visibility is OK.”
Results after SS 10:
1. S. Loeb 1:10:23.7
2. J. Latvala +8.6
3. M. Ostberg +1:04.7
4. P. Solberg +1:12.8
One stage remains for the end of day 2, the day that almost decide the world championship title.