by Pedro Calado, co-driver

"Initial part until the Carvalhal junction, always uphill, with a flat area, very demanding and careful. In the area of Carvalhal, with spectacular areas and a large crowd. Climb to the Paúl da Serra mountain, until the end of the section, with a lot of driving, with many straights, very fast areas, with some hooked curves, ending in a beautiful area of the mountain. The special stage was changed from previous years, but I think it was to the liking of all participants. Very fast in the climbing area and at the end, to be done with a lot of driving and attention. Good surface."