P1racenews AI automatic summary:
With an overnight lead of 12.6 seconds in his back pocket, Sebastian Ogier spent Saturday gradually building his advantage to 24.4 seconds with one stage remaining. Running in 10th position on the road, his final stage was run in darkness and he conceded 4.1 seconds to his second placed teammate Elfyn Evans, leaving the eight-time […]
Eight-time world champion Lewis Hamilton reflected on the challenges of managing risk on the gritty Monte-Carlo circuit. Welsh driver Elfyn Evans engaged in a fierce battle for second place with Hyundai’s Adrien Fourmaux during Friday’s action. Evans reclaimed second place multiple times, ultimately finishing the day with a 4.8-second advantage over Fourmaux. Ott Tänak showcased impressive performance, securing four stage wins and closing in on a podium position. Grégoire Munster overcame an electrical issue to claim his first ever WRC stage win, showcasing gratitude for his team’s hard work. Kalle Rovanperä, struggling to find speed on fast stages, finished the day in fifth place. Thierry Neuville faced multiple setbacks, including a mysterious power loss, leaving him over five minutes behind the lead. In WRC2, Yohan Rossel held a comfortable lead over Gus Greensmith in a non-points-scoring position.
