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Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier (above) jumped from third to first overall on a dramatic final day of WRC Croatia Rally, earning a surprise win as Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans both blew their own vict…
During the final day of WRC Croatia Rally, Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier surprised everyone by jumping from third to first place overall, securing a dramatic victory as Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans faced setbacks in their own quest for the win. The intense competition throughout the three-day event seemed to point towards a battle between Neuville and Evans for the victory, but unexpected errors shifted the leaderboard in Ogier’s favor. Ogier capitalized on his rivals’ misfortunes and maintained a solid performance, ultimately clinching his second Croatia Rally triumph and 100th WRC podium finish. Toyota Gazoo Racing celebrated a 1-2 result, strengthening their lead in the manufacturers’ championship, while Neuville managed to salvage valuable points to retain his lead in the WRC drivers’ championship despite finishing third on the podium. The race also saw Ott Tanak and Takamoto Katsuta making significant moves in the standings, adding to the eventful and unpredictable nature of the competition.
