Tejeda-San Matthew Stretch is shaking with sorting and revealing tensions at the WRC Rally Islands Canary Islands

The 2025 Canary Islands Rally, marking for the World Rally Championship (WRC) FIA, settled on Saturday, April 26, one of its most decisive stages with the SS9 Tejeda – San Mateo 1, a 23.30 km section that combined sections of high -grip and deceptive moon areas under a further day -to -day cannon.

At the Canary Islands Rally 2025, the SS9 Tejeda-San Mateo section has clarified the voltage level and the challenge facing pilots. Joshua Mcerlean and his co -pilot Eoin Treacy did not hide their frustration after a section they described as “a catastrophe”, featuring the moisture that made the driver more complicated.

For part of it, Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin are self -critical despite the great technical performance of their Toyota G YarisIt is recognized that “the car is fine”, but Evans is not satisfied with his pilot, emphasizing that “there is, for no reasons.” Sébastien Ogier, in his ongoing struggle for perfection, admitted “happy over time”, but admitted distrust in fast sections with dangerous cliffs, a challenge that outlined the respect imposed by the narrow Canarian margins.

Meanwhile, meanwhile The leader of the classification, Kalle Rovanperä, showed a quiet and committed attitude.

In this situation, Rovanperä (Toyota Gr Yaris Rally1) re -imposed his lawdescribing the section as “a circuit circuit”, thanks to the style of driving liquid and “incredible” notes. Your domain, one Perfect mix between speed and cleaningstrengthened his candidacy for the final success in a rally that re -interpret the limits of asphalt.

In the background, the battle intensified. Sébastien Ogier, second in general, recognized his pleasure at Chrono but Warns about the risk of fast sections between cliffsevidence that even the greatest maintains respect for the technical properties of the island sections. Meanwhile, Elfyn Evans is critical to himself: despite having a competitive car, himself -Criticism outlines the intense demand of this test.

Among the most affected by SS9’s difficulties were Ott Tänak, who admitted without the surroundings that his performance was worse than Friday, Caught in a labyrinth of lack of failed sensations and adjustments. In Hyundai, the situation has become tense, with Thierry Neuville ensuring that they are “doing everything they can”, even far from the expected rhythm.

The section also revealed the problems of tires and tuns on pilots such as the Grégoire Munter and Joshua Mcerlean, both of which are fighting over the overwhelming heat of their wheels, a repeated challenge to long and technical Canarian rally specialists.

For part of it, Young talents like Sami Pajari and Alexander Cachón offer maturity samplesIntelligencely management of changing conditions, even without giving up speed. Especially noteworthy is Cachón’s behavior, the managing of the tires before the high asphalt temperature in the first section of the day.

Section 9 of Tejeda-San Matthew undoubtedly became a perfect picture of what was represented by the Canary Islands rally in the context of WRC 2025: technical sections, variable climate, accurate management and a mental and physical challenge that separates the champions of contenders only.

The action will continue on Saturday afternoon with the repetition of ‘Moya-Gáldar’, ‘Aruk-Firgas-Teror’ and ‘Tejeda-San Matthew’ sections, before the The amazement of the city closing in the Gran Canaria arenaWhere fans will vibrate to the best pilots in the world rolling in the middle of Las Palmas.