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WRC Monte Carlo: Neuville wins epic head-to-head with Ogier on 2024 opener
Hyundai’s driver won eight out of the 17 asphalt stages in the Monte Carlo rally, securing his second win at the event by a margin of 16.1 seconds over nine-time champion Ogier. Toyota’s Elfyn Evans finished third on the podium, while Hyundai’s Ott Tanak and M-Sport Ford’s Adrien Fourmaux took the fourth and fifth positions, respectively. Neuville earned the maximum 30 points for his victory and also scored additional points for leading the rally on Saturday night and winning the Sunday stages under the new points structure. He leads the championship by six points from Ogier, with Evans in third place. Tanak faced challenges with an engine issue and a mistake on stage three, which impacted his chances of victory.
