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Thierry Neuville Leads Monte Carlo Rally After Opening Stages

Posted : 24 January 2025

Thierry Neuville began his world title defense on a strong note, leading the Monte Carlo Rally after three challenging night-time stages on Thursday. The Belgian Hyundai driver holds a narrow two-second advantage over Toyota’s Elfyn Evans, who finished second in the 2024 championship.

 

Neuville acknowledged the difficulty of the opening stages, explaining that he gradually gained confidence with his tire setup in the dry conditions.

 

Sebastien Ogier, an eight-time world champion competing part-time this season, sits third overall, 13 seconds behind Neuville. The Frenchman, driving a Toyota, was fastest in the first two stages but lost time in the third due to driver error, which allowed Neuville to claim the stage win.

 

Despite the setback, Ogier remained optimistic, noting the risks involved in his road position and expressing satisfaction with staying competitive.

 

Toyota’s Kalle Rovanperä, a two-time world champion in 2022 and 2023, returned after a part-time schedule last year and is currently in sixth place, trailing Neuville by 44 seconds.

 

This year’s World Rally Championship introduces Saudi Arabia as a new host and adds Rally Safari Kenya, Estonia, the Canary Islands, and Paraguay to the 14-leg calendar, while Croatia and Poland have been removed.

 

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