P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The opening stages of the 12th round of the World Rally Championship, the Central European Rally (CER) saw a tense battle between the trio of Toyota Gazoo Racing drivers vying for the title with mere tenths of a second covering the stage winners. After eight stages, TGR’s eight-time WRC champion, and the log leader going […]
In the opening stages of the 12th round of the World Rally Championship, the Central European Rally (CER) witnessed a close battle among the Toyota Gazoo Racing drivers, with minimal gaps between the stage winners. Sebastian Ogier and Vincent Landais led with a mere six-tenths-of-a-second advantage over Kalle Rovanperä and Jonne Halttunen after eight stages. Ogier’s experience played a crucial role on the challenging 100km route across three countries. Rovanperä enjoyed four scratch times, highlighting his prowess on proper Tarmac driving. Currently, Toyota is in a strong position to secure the manufacturers’ championship if Hyundai doesn’t outscore them. Thierry Neuville faced setbacks, while the WRC2 standings were led by Alejandro Cachón.
