P1racenews AI automatic summary:
WRC Croatia: Neuville sets the pace to lead title rival Evans
The Hyundai driver dominated the rally by winning three out of four stages, securing an 8.6-second lead over his closest rival, Evans. Sebastien Ogier showcased his skill by finishing third, 21.5 seconds behind the leader, despite worsening stage conditions. Ott Tanak held onto fourth place, struggling with his car’s performance. Adrien Fourmaux and Takamoto Katsuta rounded out the top five. Neuville started strong, leading the rally and posting impressive stage times. Even though Neuville faced challenges with understeer, he continued to outpace his competitors. As the stages progressed, the road conditions deteriorated, affecting the performance of the following cars. Evans responded by winning the second stage and closing the gap to Neuville. Despite the challenging conditions, Neuville maintained his lead and continued to set the pace for the rally.
