Before TRT debut in the Rally Italia-Sardegna, the Bernini Rally's Ford Fiesta R5 race today in Tuscany, at the Rally degli Abeti. Number #1 on doors for Ciavarella/Perna. The fast local crew start rally on top, winning the opening special stage. One mistake and a consequent penality at middle of the rally relegates "Ciava" in 12th place overall, more than a minute away from first. With a furious comeback winning the three final S.S. Ciavarella/Perna recapture however the podium and the 2nd finish place.