Pordenone, 16 March 2024_ The first selective sector counts as a power stage and is dedicated to Giulia Maroni. Mengozzi this morning at the start: "I woke up badly, not in top shape". Then the sprint to the start and the first lap in 20'37''6 with the rest of the commendable group, but behind. Bordonaro at 41'', Ferroni at 46'', Schiumarini at 1'08'', Borsoi at 1'09'', Codecà at 1'13''. The Emilian's Toyota Hilux sounded a terrible wake-up call for its rivals, all of whom were close, demonstrating a certain initial balance." It's a shame for the sudden withdrawal of Alfano, winner here in 2022: his Oscar Osc 01 was coughing loudly already on the platform at the Interporto and the driver from Lombardia foresaw an unfortunate outcome. Amen. Surprise in T2 with the young debutant John Stella clocking an excellent 22'45'', Da Rin Spaletta at 5''1 and Alberto Spinetti at 19''6. Morra is cautious in the category jump. Among his former TH colleagues, Filippo Andreetto stands out at 23'16''5, Allegranzi at 42''1 and Ananasso at 53''7. Side by side vehicles travel significantly faster than cross country bajas. Buttò scores 20'27'' with Castagnera at 3''9 which keeps him in his sights. For the Tinaburri brothers the third time was 1'09'', Bonetto with a strong delay in the queue suffering from problems. The outrider rally cars walked the transfer sector to take notes. Elisa Tassile, sailor from Castagnera, will take home the Giulia Maroni trophy with warm tears of emotion.
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