P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The penultimate 21.6km test in Portugal turned the rally on its head when the leader, Sebastien Ogier, and third placed Sami Pajari both had to stop to change punctured tyres. Ogier plummeted to sixth and Pajari dropped to seventh. Thierry Neuville heads into the final Wolf Power Stage with a 14.8 second lead over Oliver […]
The penultimate 21.6km test in Portugal caused a major shift in the rally standings as leader Sebastien Ogier and third-placed Sami Pajari had to make pit stops to change punctured tyres. Ogier fell to sixth place, while Pajari slipped to seventh. Thierry Neuville currently holds a 14.8-second lead going into the final Wolf Power Stage, followed by Oliver Solberg in second and Elfyn Evans in third. Neuville remains cautious, reflecting on Rally Croatia’s final stage retirement. Ogier described the conditions as rough, with rocks littering the track. Fans are eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the rally.
