Oliver Solberg fended off fierce competition to complete Friday’s opening leg with the lead in WRC 3 at Rally Italia Sardegna. Despite a spin during the second run, Solberg was never-headed and led by 6.4sec in his Skoda Fabia Rally2. “It’s our first time in Sardinia, so it’s crazy to be leading. Jari Huttunen is second in the championship standings and will be looking to improve on his current position in Sardinia. Bolivian star Marco Bulacia hopes to extend his lead at the head of the WRC 3 championship standings at this week’s Rally … Kajetan Kajetanowicz completed the top five.

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