This Thursday morning, the third stage of the Tour de Corse Historique (TDCH) saw the race move from the closed Luccianais park to Propriano. Raphaël Astier, driving a Porsche 911 alongside Denis Giraudet, led the field with a 34-second advantage over Tom Pieri in an M3 and a 1 minute 45 seconds lead over Yoann Bonato in a Lancia Delta. Julien Saunier, who had finished just behind the podium in the previous stage, was already 3 minutes 12 seconds behind Astier. These gaps were already notable before the first special of the day, Tagliu Isulacciu – Talasani - Santa Lucia di Moriani, which was 14 kilometers long. Tom Pieri made a strong challenge, overtaking Astier's lead by finishing the special in 11 minutes 33 seconds, ahead of Yoann Bonato (11'37) and Raphaël Astier (11'38). Julien Saunier, after a disappointing performance the day before, managed to secure fourth place. This stage was followed by the rally's most significant special, Chiatra-Feo, a 40.8-kilometer test that could significantly impact the overall standings. Raphaël Astier set the pace with a time of 28 minutes 34 seconds, the only driver to complete the special under 29 minutes. Thomas Argenti finished second, 42 seconds behind, while Julien Saunier was 44 seconds back. Tom Pieri dropped further behind, finishing fifth after losing 1 minute 10 seconds. Paul de La Foata in an M3 secured sixth place. Maxime Rizzo had to retire due to a mechanical issue. After this special, Astier's lead was 1 minute 39 seconds over Pieri and 3 minutes 11 seconds over Bonato, with Saunier already 4 minutes and 3 seconds behind. In the penultimate special of the day, Col de Sorba – Ghisoni, Astier continued his dominance, winning ahead of Saunier, who showed significant improvement, and Bonato, who finished 2 and 5 seconds behind, respectively. Tom Pieri limited the damage by finishing fourth, also 5 seconds behind. Before the last special of the day, Ghisoni-Fischer, which was almost 30 kilometers long, it was clear that Astier had secured the lead. He won this final timed section, despite challenges from the other drivers. This evening in Propriano, Raphaël Astier had a lead of 1 minute 46 seconds over Tom Pieri and 3 minutes 23 seconds over Yoann Bonato. Although two days remain before the conclusion of the TDCH, the race is far from over. The third stage also saw changes in the Medium High category, with Jean Lacassagne (Lancia Delta) overtaking German Thomas Enghof (Toyota). In the women's ranks, Stéphanie Bayard (Lancia Fulvia) took the lead from Carine Merle (R5 Alpine Turbo). Christophe Baillet (Porsche) remained at the top of the Medium Intermediate, François Nicoulles (Alpine A110 1600) led the Medium Moderate, and Michel Decremer (Alfa Romeo Giulia) was first in the Low category. Tomorrow, the 26th Tour de Corse Historique will continue on the west coast with a penultimate stage from Propriano to Ajaccio. The stage will start in Arbellara-Zirubia and end in Petreto-Bisinau, before the race returns to Calvi on Saturday.