A visibly relaxed Ogier delivered an early salvo in the fight to be crowned 2021 World Rally champion this morning despite low-lying fog and changeable grip proving a challenge for all the leading drivers.He punched in fastest times on three of Friday’s four tests on alpine roads north of Bergamo near the picturesque Lake Como to lead title rival Elfyn Evans by 6.5 seconds. The only hiccup came on the second run through 'Valla Imagna' when his Yaris ended up on two wheels after he nibbled too much road at a left hairpin and caught the verge. The Frenchman does not necessarily need to win Rally Monza but if positions remain unchanged by close of play on Sunday, he would clinch an eighth...
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