In the latest test stage for the World Rally Championship held in Umea, Sweden, Thierry Neuville showcased an impressive performance, clocking a time of 1:51.8 over a 3.07-kilometer distance. This was the fastest time recorded, just edging out teammate Adrien Fourmaux by 0.3 seconds. Finnish driver Esapekka Lappi brought up the rear of the top contenders with a best time of 1:52.7. Neuville expressed contentment with his run, mentioning that despite not being an ideal test, they were able to gather valuable insights as he hadn't driven in weeks.