Following the first three stages of leg one at the Sata Rallye Azores, Peugeot Rally Academy driver Craig Breen leads overnight in his 208T16.
The Waterford driver holds a 1.4 second lead over his main championship rival, Polish driver Kajetan Kajetanowicz.
Portuguese driver Ricardo Moura lies third with Monaghan's Josh Moffett in fourth spot.
“It’s been a reasonably good day,” said Breen. “We made a safe tyre choice today, so I’m quite happy with the way things have gone.”
