the Monte Carlo Rally is still his
The is back King of Monte Carlo. After Loeb’s success in 2022 – the eighth in his career – Sebastien Ogier responds promptly 365 days later and, in addition to establishing itself in the first date of the season of the WRC extensionrewrites history in the Principality: 9 victories, none like him. Was a absolute domination of the eight times world champion, in the lead from the first to the last special stage. Ogier prevailed in the 91st edition of a historic rally, unexpectedly on almost dry asphalt without snow and ice. Almost 19 the seconds ahead of the French of Toyota on teammate and reigning world champion Calle Rovanpera. The Finn has once again to postpone the appointment with his first victory in Montecarlo but consoles himself with a second place excellent, already looking at the general classification, and with the 5 points additional for the success in the Power phase. On the lowest step of the podium the Hyundai Of Thierry Neuville a 45 second from Ogier and the only one capable of “taking” 2 specials from Toyota over the 4 days of competition. A good placement for the Belgian driver and for the Korean team, called for redemption after a 2022 with many more shadows than lights.
More detached Elfyn Evans with the other Toyota – fourth to over a minute, conditioned by a puncture – And Ott Tanak, fifth at the debut with the Ford Puma And second in the power stage. Second round of the WRC extension in Sweden, from 9 to 12 February: with Ogier absent, Rovanpera will open the Friday stages.