LOEB, Sébastien / ELENA, Daniel: "I am satisfied. This was a good first day."
HIRVONEN, Mikko / LEHTINEN, Jarmo: "It is going better now. Obviously I have found the right rhythm."
SOLBERG, Petter / PATTERSON, Chris: "I am satisfied with my speed, even though I lost time in some parts."
LATVALA, Jari-Matti / ANTTILA, Miikka: "The previous stage taught me a lesson. I was driving too cautiously. This time I pushed harder, but I need to stay on the track..."
TANAK, Ott / SIKK, Kuldar: "My speed was good so far, but I made some stupid mistakes."
AL ATTIYAH, Nasser / BERNACCHINI, G.: "I felt better on Tarmac this afternoon, however I spun once during this stage."
NEUVILLE, Thierry / GILSOUL, Nicolas: "This was not a bad time. I can be satisfied with the first day. We've only had slight problems. I stalled the engine at a hairpin."
ÖSTBERG, Mads / ANDERSSON, Jonas: "We are still lacking experience, we haven't done enough testing. There is a lot to learn and I haven't found the right speed yet. I am pleased to see so many Norwegian flags along the course."
VANMERKSTEIJN JR.Peter/CHEVAILLIER: "This was a good first day. I haven't made any mistakes and I am able to keep up with Al Attiyah. Maybe I can be even faster tomorrow."
SORDO, Daniel / DEL BARRIO, Carlos: "I am having slight problems with the gearbox. I can hardly shift from sixth to fifth gear."
OGIER, Sébastien / INGRASSIA, Julien: "I was having some problems with the brake. Apart from that it went quite well."
ATKINSON, Chris / PRÈVOT, Stephane: "I'm satisfied. I have not competed in a Tarmac rally for three years, but I am really enjoying it."
MIKKELSEN, Andreas / FLOENE, Ola: Puncture rear right. Drove through finish on the wheel rim.
WIEGAND, Sebastian / GOTTSCHALK, T.: "This was a difficult day, but I am getting more satisfied with the car. I am looking forward to tomorrow's stages, they will certainly be faster."
ARZENO, Mathieu / JAMOUL, Renauld: Rear damaged - rear windshield missing.
LAPPI, Esapekka / FERM, Janne: "This is only my second rally on Tarmac. I want to make it to the finish in any case.