00:00Sardinia. Sun, sea, sand and setting for round 6 of the World Rally Championship into the gravel phase of the campaign, rough rocky roads right ahead.
00:11And an early reminder of Sardinia's reputation as a car breaker. Stage 2 Latvian rookie Martin Sesks. A huge role, crew safely out of the car, the extent of the crash evident from above.
00:25Elsewhere, Nsport team-mate Josh McElaine. A big hit mid-stage. An early end to the day for the Irish youngster, too.
00:39Greg Munster in the third Puma R1, limping to the end of the same stage, damaged rear suspension.
00:49Munster attempting running repairs to no avail.
00:55Sébastien Ogier came to Sardinia, chasing a record fifth victory on the island. Still going strong at 41, Ogier duly winning the opening stage.
01:06Hyundai have also enjoyed a lot of success here and promising early signs. World champion Thierry Neville claiming the lead despite a big engine stall in stage 2.
01:15But the morning belonged to Adrian Formos, making the most of a good start position, seventh on the road on soft tyres and winning stage 3 to overtake his team-mate for the lead.
01:26Hyundai 1-2 after the opening loop in Sardinia, Adrian Formos 2.9 seconds ahead of Thierry Neville and 5.2 ahead of third place Sébastien Ogier. A shocking morning for M-Sport.
01:41The afternoon for M-Sport.
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