P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ott Tanak and Martin Jarveoja ended a rough, puncture-riddled opening day of EKO Acropolis Rally Greece with a three second lead over Adrien Fourmaux and Alex Coria, giving Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT hope for a repeat win on one of their most successful events. Sebastian Ogier and Vincent Landais ended third in their Toyota Gazoo […]
At the end of a challenging first day in EKO Acropolis Rally Greece, Ott Tanak and Martin Jarveoja from Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT lead by three seconds over Adrien Fourmaux and Alex Coria, setting the stage for a potential repeat victory on a favorable event.
Sebastian Ogier and Vincent Landais finished third, trailing by 16.9 seconds, after leading earlier in the day before the mid-day service break.
Thierry Neuville initially held a Hyundai one-two-three position, but suffered a puncture in stage four, dropping to sixth place, showing the demanding nature of the rally.
Sami Pajari impressed briefly in third place before mechanical issues forced him to retire en route to stage six. Oliver Solberg had a commanding lead in WRC2 over Kajetan Kajetanowicz, highlighting his strong performance in the rally.
With Hyundai looking strong at the top, the competition remains fierce with each driver facing their own challenges and setbacks throughout the grueling event.
