Rally Italia Sardegna (1 – 4 June) is one of the toughest events on the WRC calendar. In 2023, the seaside town of Olbia hosts the four-day fixture, which takes in 19 special stages totalling 320.88km. Friday is a daunting day with three stages – each run twice either side of a service – lying in wait. The monster stage rounds out both loops and incorporates the fan-favourite Micky’s Jump, where cars fly high into the air. “Let’s say that having a long and challenging stage is somewhat my trademark. It is a stage where grip constantly changes, and where you can make a difference.

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