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Ajaccio, 18 May, 2013 –ŠKODA and driving duo Jan Kopecký/Pavel Dresler (CZ/CZ) finished runner-up at the iconic Corsica Rally to extend their overall lead in the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC).

The 56th staging of the tarmac rally on the Mediterranean island of Corsica, which is one of the absolute highlights of the ERC, once again provided motorsport out of the very top drawer. On both days, the weather on the winding route at the foot of snow-covered mountains played a major role in the dramatic duel for victory.

"It was very difficult with the weather here: one minute dry, the next rain, then damp. However, it was the same for everyone. It was a good battle with Bryan Bouffier," said a happy Jan Kopecký. "We have three wins and a second place to our name from four races, as well as the overall lead in the ERC. We can certainly live with that."

As if the routes were not already tricky enough, showers made the eleven special stages a real challenge for both driver and car. However, the ŠKODA Fabia S2000 and Kopecký both mastered everything that was thrown at them, without taking any unnecessary risks that could endanger their title challenge. Just as he was last year, Kopecký was rewarded with second place.

He won two of the rally's eleven special stages and once again demonstrated his unbelievable consistency. The Czech driver extended his overall lead in the ERC over Ireland's Craig Breen, who finished fourth this time around. After five of the twelve ERC events, Kopecký is on course to clinch the title.

The next round of the European Rally Championship sees the competitors head to Belgium for the Geko Ypres Rally from 27th to 29th June.

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