With the fastest time on six of the eight stages at Snetterton, the Motorsport Newssupported Circuit Rally Championship leaders John Griffiths and Emma Morrison were never headed on their way to a 24-second victory.
Tyre choice was the main concern on the greasy opening stages. “We went the wrong way with our choice,” said Griffiths (Ford Fiesta R5), despite taking an immediate three-second lead over Michael Igoe and Will Atkins in their newer Fiesta Rally2.
Kiaran Hankin/James Swallow (Peugeot 208 T16 R5) was a further
