Marcus Gronholm leads the way after the opening super special stage of the Rally of Portugal, held last night. The tall Finn leads the two Citroens of Sordo and Loeb, with Petter Solberg equal third.

Australian Chris Atkinson was seventh fastest on the 2.2km tarmac stage.

The event proper gets under way at around 6pm (Australian time) tonight.

Results after SS1

Pos  Driver        Make          Time
1. Gronholm Ford 2:05.8
2. Sordo Citroen + 2.3
3. Loeb Citroen + 3.3
= P Solberg Subaru + 3.3
5. H Solberg Ford + 4.6
6. Hirvonen Ford + 4.9
7. Atkinson Subaru + 5.6
8. Carlsson Citroen + 5.7
= Galli Citroen + 5.7
10. Gardemeister Mitsubishi + 6.1

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