By Pedro Calado, co-driver

"It is, in my opinion, one of the most difficult stages of the rally. Impossible to do "by eye", given the numerous curves and areas of great driving. This year it is new, starting down Paúl, in a fast area and then entering the Regional Road towards Ponta do Pargo. Very fast at the start. For a good "crono" you need a lot of confidence in the notes, believe and a lot of recognition. Final part very chained and fast in the area of Maloeira. In this part of the island the weather is always very uncertain, which sometimes forces a "lottery" of tyres. Very beautiful, but very difficult. Attention if there is fog."