Rally Indonesia is ready to start, the crews heading out this morning for the first of 14 stages.

And the weather will also play a part this weekend.

With muggy conditions and temperatures predicted in the mid-30s, drivers are taking extra precautions against dehydration, even local hero Rifat Sungkar saying he’s drinking up to 15 litres of water per day just to cope in the humidity.

Our Rally Indonesia audio podcast will be available here on Tuesday morning, and keep checking here at APRC Live, APRC.TV and the Rally Indonesia web site for updates throughout the event.

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