Weather forecast proved wrong and on Saturday drivers had to deal with a mix of hard, soft and wetThe Frenchman came out on top in a closely contested rally, with the turning point coming on SS 18Testoni: “We witnessed a really interesting and close fought rally. The tyres were well suited to all situations and choices”
The concerns about rain proved to be unfounded, but stones made all sections very treacherousKalle Rovanpera won with a careful drive, dominating right from the startTestoni: “It’s a one-of-a-kind rally, rewarding those who focus on consistency and precision rather than outright performance”
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Eight-time world champion Sebastien Ogier produced a faultless drive on Sunday to lock out a record ninth victory in the Monte Carlo Rally, the opening round of the new season. The 39-year-old Frenchman, who is no longer full-time on the rally circuit, took the lead by winning both of Thursdays nig ..
Estonia's Ott Tänak (Hyundai) leads Rally New Zealand after seven stages, 0.2 seconds ahead of Britain's Elfyn Evans (Toyota) in second place. France's Sebastien Ogier (Toyota) finished the day in third.