Estonian avoids the many pitfalls in the French Alps to lead Rallye Monte-Carlo. The Estonian, driving a Toyota Yaris, headed world champion Sébastien Ogier by 9.1sec after two typically contrasting night-time stages near Gap. Thierry Neuville was 14.3sec off the lead in third. The trio who fought such a thrilling battle for
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OGIER AND LAPPI WELL PLACED
Sébastien Ogier – Julien Ingrassia and Esapekka Lappi – Janne Ferm made a promising start on this evening’s opening two stages, ending the first leg second and fourth overall respectively, despite the very tricky conditions. Beginning a Rallye Monte-Carlo by running at night is never a bed of roses and all
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SOLID START FOR EVANS
M-Sport Ford World Rally Team’s Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin hold a solid sixth place after Rallye Monte-Carlo’s opening speed tests – their EcoBoost-powered Ford Fiesta WRC just three seconds shy of the top-four. Delivering a clean and tidy drive through the challenging conditions that typify this legendary event’s opening night
WRC RETURNS IN STYLE AS OGIER AND LOEB LOCK HORNS ON FRENCH RIVIERA
Two greatest drivers in WRC history renew their rivalry at Rallye Monte-Carlo. The two greatest drivers in FIA World Rally Championship history renew their fierce rivalry as the 2019 season roars into action at the famous Rallye Monte-Carlo on Thursday (24 - 27 January). The French Sébastiens – Ogier and Loeb –
ŠKODA’S KALLE ROVANPERÄ HEADS R5 CARS
› At the opening round of the FIA 2018 World Rally Championship, Kalle Rovanperä/Jonne Halttunen lead the entry of 13 ŠKODA crews competing at Rally Monte Carlo › ŠKODA Motorsport chasing manufacturer points in new WRC 2 Pro category of the FIA World Rally Championship with factory driver Kalle Rovanperä › ŠKODA
THE MONTE-CARLO NOTEBOOK BY… SÉBASTIEN OGIER
87th Rallye Monte-Carlo (22-27 January 2019) – Preview The six-time world rally champion answered a few questions as he talked to us about his special relationship with Monte. What’s your favourite stage? I’ve often really enjoyed Col du Perty – Col Saint Jean. Although it’s not being run in its usual configuration this
WRC SEALS NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH CAR PARTS GIANT AUTODOC
Autodoc announced as new official partner for WRC Alliance begins at 2019 championship opener in Monte-Carlo German company leads Europe’s online car parts sales Munich, 21 January 2019 – WRC Promoter has sealed an agreement with Autodoc, Europe’s leading online car parts sales business, to be the next official
THE C3 WRC ALL SET FOR REGAL CHALLENGE
The WRC season’s traditional opening round, Rallye Monte-Carlo is also one of the toughest challenges faced by the crews – a winter event held in unpredictable conditions. With Sébastien Ogier – Julien Ingrassia and Esapekka Lappi – Janni Ferm in the team’s two C3 WRCs, Citroën Total World Rally Team









