Juha Rytkönen and Julien Meunier ended the opening day of competition at the top of their respective categories at Lohéac. After three qualifying heats held in changing conditions, the margins remain tight in both Euro RX1 and Euro RX3. Fabien Pailler, Johan Kristoffersson, Andreas Bakkerud and Audrius Kragas all remain capable of overturning the standings on Sunday.