P1racenews AI automatic summary:
WRC Croatia: Relentless Neuville fends off Evans to hold narrow lead
The title rivals were locked in a tight battle throughout the day, with lead changes and a narrow margin never exceeding five seconds. Hyundai’s Neuville ended the day with a 4.9s lead from Evans due to a maximum attack strategy and a strategic tire decision. Ogier remained in the contention in third place, 11.6s behind the leaders. Tanak and Fourmaux also picked up valuable points in fourth and fifth positions, respectively. Changing weather conditions led to significant tire decisions that impacted the race outcome. Despite challenges, Neuville’s aggressive driving style paid off, allowing him to regain the lead from Evans in the final stages of the day.
