Eight-time world rally champion SebOgier produced a stunning drive during Friday morning's brutal stages to lead RallyItaliaSardegna from Hyundai's EsapekkaLappi. Full WRC report ⬇️
After the relatively tame but technical Thursday night super special, Friday’s schedule began with brand new stage for this year, which crews predicted would be the toughest of the rally.
Hyundai’s Lappi emerged second fastest after coming through stage 1.7s slower than Ogier. The Finn did reach the finish with damage to the bodywork on the front right, but moved to second overall. But it was Lappi who inherited the rally lead after posting the fifth fastest time, which was 0.8s faster than Ogier, prompting a switch of positions.
World champion Rovanpera faced the trickiest of the conditions, losing 40.2s, although some of the time loss was attributed to a wild moment when he had to take evasive action after coming across three cows in the road.Photo by: Red Bull Content Pool "I like the long challenge, I've said it before. It's always a chance to make a difference - but I didn't know it would be that big," said Ogier.
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