Kris Meeke secures maiden ERC win in Wales as Teemu Suninen claims title
Kris Meeke claimed a maiden European Rally Championship win after delivering a dominant run to victory at Rali Ceredigion in Wales. The five-time World Rally Championship winner, co-driven by Noel O’Sullivan, delivered a masterclass performance on the ultra-fast and challenging asphalt stages, in his first ERC start since Rally Poland 2006. Meeke took the victory by 38.6s from Teemu Suninen ...…
Kris Meeke achieved his first European Rally Championship (ERC) win at the Rali Ceredigion rally in Wales, outpacing Teemu Suninen by 38.6 seconds. The five-time World Rally Champion, co-driven by Noel O’Sullivan, delivered an impressive performance on the challenging asphalt stages. Meeke claimed victory following a dominant run, while Suninen secured a first ERC title with a second-place finish, leaving Lancia’s Andrea Mabellini in third place.
Former ERC champion Miko Marczyk finished fourth. The rally saw a head-to-head battle between Meeke and Suninen, with Suninen topping qualifying but ultimately Meeke moving into the lead after winning Friday's two passes through the Aberystwyth super special. Despite a setback due to heavy rain, Meeke maintained his lead throughout the event, claiming a 20.5-second advantage over Suninen.
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