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WRC Monte Carlo: Neuville edges Ogier in enthralling WRC head-to-head
Neuville started Saturday afternoon with the rally lead, but Ogier’s two stage wins, including his 700th career fastest time, gave him a narrow lead of 0.8s over Neuville after the penultimate stage. However, Neuville responded brilliantly in the final test and regained a 3.3s lead, which he will take into the final day on Sunday. Neuville also secured the maximum 18 points available for the day under the new points structure, while Ogier is set to score 15 points. Evans, Friday’s rally leader, had a frustrating day and is poised to bank 13 points in third place. Tanak ended the day in fourth, while Mikkelsen reclaimed sixth place from Munster, who retired on stage 12.
