Kalle Rovanperä leads Rally Poland by almost double digits after Elfyn Evans suffered a tire issue, with Andreas Mikkelsen trailing by 9.6s. Despite the significant lead, Rovanperä is cautious about maintaining his pace. Adrien Fourmaux holds fourth place, while Thierry Neuville narrowly misses fifth to Mārtiņš Sesks. Spectator control issues interrupted stages, leading to red flags, impacting the rally. Rovanperä's minimal preparation for the event has impressed, with rival team principal Richard Millener acknowledging his potential for success.