Notes:
Philippe Bugalski (Citroen) went off the road in the stage and retired.
The stage was interrupted after 26 cars - All following competitors were given the same time.
Quotes:
Tommi Makinen: "It is even better than last year. It is an incredible feeling, but it was a very, very hard work. It is good for the championship. I am now looking forward to Australia. I won there once and it is one of my favourite events".
Hamed Al-Wahaibi (Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Gr.N): With us finishing 6th and with Gustavo Trelles rolling his car, the championship will only be decided in Australia or Britain. We are going to win in Australia. We have no choice. I was quick there last year and I will be again this year.