The competition for the top positions in this Rally Vinho da Madeira has intensified this morning, at the first two Special Stages of Leg 2. Pedro Paixão won both Stages and managed to, not only get closer to the leader, Miguel Nunes, but also deepen the distance of his follower, Alexandre Camacho, positioned third. Bruno Magalhães keeps fourth place and is resisting to the atacks by José María López, who is still not satisfied with his car's behavior.

In sixth place is João Silva, who has not managed to imprint a rhythm similar to those ahead, while José Pedro Fontes and Armindo Araújo keep a close fight over the seventh place in the general standings, which allows them to obtain a second place in the national rally championship. Ricardo Teodósio performed in a way that secures his holding in ninth place and, also, a larger distancing from Pedro Meireles, the driver closing the top ten. We still have Ponta do Pargo, foggy and with drizzle, and the always emblematic development at Rosário.