[JasonB]

Going back to the rally, we've now had three potential winners drop out in the first three days. 

Kris Meeke had to retire on day 1 because of an engine problem, Osian Pryce retired on day 2 due to an oil leak, and Oliver Solberg pulled out today with a broken driveshaft.

All of which leaves three time winner and wise veteran of the event, Marty McCormack leading again, in an Escort. McCormack said from the start that it was a marathon event and that he would be looking after the car, and that approach has obviously paid off.

In second place is Seb Perez driving his father's Lancia Stratos. There is part of me that would love to see the Stratos win, because Steve Perez has been campaigning that beautiful old rocket ship for many years, and it is such a joy to see it out on the RAC, it sounds great and looks great. But he is the best part of five minutes behind, so Perez will be hoping for a mistake from McCormack, or a technical problem

In third place is Irish man Cathan McCourt in another Escort, after Jason Pritchard had a a puncture. Pritchard is in fifth place because....

Breaking news, whooooaaah, Oliver Solberg is reported to be back in the rally. He's 5:24 behind McCormack, but it should make for some interesting viewing tomorrow as he tries to claw that difference back.