Reigning World Champion Sébastien Ogier captured the lead of the Rallye Monte Carlo after Thierry Neuville sustained suspension damage on the last of Saturday’s five stages. Hyundai driver Neuville had controlled the event from the outset and entered the second full day of action with an advantage of 45 seconds over Ogier. Neuville extended his lead to a minute after SS9 and SS10, with the Belgian quickest through the first stage, before Elfyn Evans clocked the fastest time on the next run. Ogier took time out of Neuville’s lead through SS11 and SS12, but the Hyundai driver still held a 51-second advantage heading into Saturday afternoon’s sole stage. However,...
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