Advertising Tempestini’s (above) lead was trimmed to 18 points by Veiby (below) last time out in Finland after previously taking maximum points in Portugal and Poland, but the change to sealed roads from gravel raises the pressure on both. Neither ranks asphalt as their favourite surface and while Tempestini’s advantage means the Italian can aim to control his pace, Norwegian Veiby must target maximum points at a rally he considers the most difficult of the season. “I have never participated in Rally Germany before, but I did the recce last year and that gives me a hint of what to expect,” Veiby explained. “I’ve not driven on Tarmac since Monte Carlo in January and it felt like...
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