After Rally Sweden victory for Sebastien Ogier followed by new second victory for VW Team this time in Mexico.
Ogier drives safety in the longest stage for the last rally day as finished second at 17.2 seconds behind Mikko Hirvonen third is Neuville at +21.7 seconds.
Chris Atkinson moved to sixth ahead Ken Block, as Block lose 36 seconds in SS 21 Guanajuatito with a distance 54.85 km by Atkinson.

Sebastien Ogier wins the Power Stage SS 22 Derramadero Power Stage with a distance of 21.14 km to make a double victory in Mexico. Ogier win the last stage also.
Power Stage Results:
1. S. Ogier 3 Pts.
2. M. Ostberg 2 Pts.
3. J. Latvala 1 Pt.

Comments after the longest rally stage:
Neuville: “It was a huge moment. I braked too late for a tight corner, and went straight on into a ditch. I was very, very lucky to get back on.”
Hirvonen: “I knew that he was pushing, but it was clear from the lines in the road that he had braked too late and gone off. When we heard the split time I knew I could take it easier. I must say I have huge respect for the way he drove today - and of course to the team for allowing him to fight.”
Block: “Okay, its a bit disappointing to lose the place, but that’s a really enjoyable stage to drive. Perhaps I was to cautious in the first half, I was braking too early in places but I’m happy to have taken six seconds from Guerra.”
Ogier: “At the beginning I was avoiding every rock, no matter how small, but after the middle when it opened up and got a bit safer I pushed harder to get my rhythm back. It went okay, now I’ll see if I can take one or two points in the Power Stage.”

Final Results:
1. S. Ogier (Volkswagen Polo R WRC) 4:30:27.0    
2. M. Hirvonen (Citroen DS3 WRC) +3:28.9
3. T. Neuville (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) +4:23.8
4. D. Sordo (Citroen DS3 WRC) +6:06.7
5. N. Al-Attiayh (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) +8:34.6
6. C. Atkinson (Citroen DS3 WRC) +11:28.0 (Penalty: 3:30.0)
7. K. Block (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) +11:48.3
8. B. Guerra (Citroen DS3 WRC) +12:49.8
 

Source: RallyPulse.com

WRC Rally Mexico 2013 Day 1, 2 and 3 (short version)

Sebastien Ogier remains without any competitors after the last 4 stages for the day 3. In SS 18 Otates 2 with a distance of 42.17 km Mikko Hirvonen has a puncture that cause him delay of more than 2-minutes. Mikko says: “We punctured 25 km before the finish. I’ve no idea why, we didn’t hit anything.”
With the puncture Mikko is 7.2 seconds only ahead Thierry Neuville in the overall standing after SS 18.
Sebastien Ogier wins the both Super Special Stages also to finished with more than 3-minutes and half ahead Mikko Hirvonen.
In SS 18 Otates 2 Sebastien Ogier stopped and out of the car to open a gate that block the road. It was decide the losing time to return to Ogier.

Results after SS 20:
1. S. Ogier (Volkswagen Polo R WRC) 3:38:02.2     
2. M. Hirvonen (Citroen DS3 WRC) +3:32.4
3. T. Neuville (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) +3:39.9
4. D. Sordo (Citroen DS3 WRC) +5:25.2
5. N. Al-Attiayh (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) +6:13.9
6. K. Block (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) +9:37.1
7. C. Atkinson (Citroen DS3 WRC) +10:03.8 (Penalty: 3:30.0)
8. B. Guerra (Citroen DS3 WRC) +10:40.9

For the last day there are to run 3 stages. The first one in the longest rally stage in Mexico Guanajuatito with a distance of 54.85 km.
 

Sebastien Ogier continue to extend his rally lead in the first 3 stages for today. Ogier major rival Mads Ostberg is out the rally due too broken alternator. Ostberg explains:  “It’s the biggest disappointment I’ve ever had in rallying. I’ve been disappointed previously but never this bad. It’s very frustrating after fighting for a good result. I can’t believe it’s the third rally in a row where we’ve had technical issues and I’m not happy with that. I hope this will change now.”
In the longest rally stage SS 15 Otates 1 with a distance of 42.17 km Ogier takes 15.6 seconds to Mikko who finished second in the stage.
At the moment is the service break. For the afternoon in Mexico there are 4 stages to run.

Results after SS 16:
1. S. Ogier (Volkswagen Polo R WRC) 2:47:14.1
2. M. Hirvonen (Citroen DS3 WRC) +1:08.4
3. T. Neuville (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) +2:44.7
4. D. Sordo (Citroen DS3 WRC) +4:22.7
5. N. Al-Attiayh (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) +5:01.7
6. K. Block (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) +7:31.4
7. B. Guerra (Citroen DS3 WRC) +8:42.4
8. C. Atkinson (Citroen DS3 WRC) +8:58.8