Rally Ireland was looking really good on Saturday morning. We left Sligo in fifth place and I was determined not to let that result slip. But you just couldn’t believe the conditions. We came over a crest on the first stage and the river had burst its banks. The road had become part of the river. Incredible. We car swapped ends and we were heading backwards down the road with the car still in fifth gear.

We went backwards for about 100 metres. I thought we might be okay, but then we dropped into a ditch and couldn’t get out. I was really fed-up. Okay, we got back and made points for the team the next day, but it could have been better. Nevermind, Norway next and I’ve got a test and some skiing planned before that. I’ll let you know how I get on in a few days…