2013 Asia-Pacific Rally Champion Gaurav Gill overturned a 4.6s deficit to MRF teammate Fabian Kreim, to take victory in Rally Whangarei. Gill (co-driver Glenn Macneall) has been in sublime form all weekend, winning the first seven stages, but a puncture late on Saturday, forced him to play catch up during final day. However, with gap to Kreim only marginal, the Indian driver was able to return to the top spot, eventually winning the rally by 30.4 seconds. The 34-year-old won two of the six stages on Sunday, driving the new Skoda Fabia R5. “It’s a great result for me and for the team,’’ an overjoyed Gill said. “We like this rally and it always teaches you a lot, and today we...
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