The Rizla Suzuki star was ably assisted by co-driver Craig Thorley behind the wheel of a Suzuki Swift, adorned with his customary 65 racing number. Capirossi eventually finished just 14 seconds off the final time recorded by rally and championship winner Mark Gamble.
Assisté par le co-pilote Craig Thorley et au volant d'une Suzuki Swift qui arborait son numéro 65 habituel, le pilote du team Rizla Suzuki n'a compté que 14 secondes de retard sur le vainqueur de l'épreuve et champion de rallye, Mark Gamble.