by Pedro Calado, co-driver

"Very fast and demanding special stage. This year longer than usual. It starts climbing with some hairpins and fast and chained areas, passing next to the first tunnel, with an exit area that deserves attention. Alternating between fast areas, with climbs, descents, with very narrow areas and others very fast, where all attention is needed. The middle part of the section, between Curral Velho, Silveira and Lombo do Curral requires great driving and attention to some "mousetraps". The final part, from Feiteira de Cima to Eiras is simply spectacular in terms of driving and speed. The second passage through this section will be held at the end of the day and visibility will depend a lot on the weather conditions. The public thanks you."