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Solberg urges 'clever' driving as WRC Chile fears grow

WRC Chile leader Oliver Solberg has stressed the need for a 'clever' approach as tyre damage concerns grow for Saturday's stages.

The Toyota driver holds a 10.1s lead over teammate Elfyn Evans after handling Friday's tricky muddy conditions. However, Saturday is set to present different challenges that are expected to severely punish tires.

Solberg's warning comes as crews prepare for what could be a decisive day in the rally, with the Norwegian emphasizing the need to balance speed with preservation of equipment on the demanding Chilean stages. afnews.co.za