Toyota dominates early stages at Monte Carlo Rally
Swedish driver Oliver Solberg (Toyota), just 24 years old, is leading the Monte Carlo Rally, the opening round of this year’s World Rally Championship (WRC), after two days of competition, AFP reports.
Solberg maintained his lead after six special stages run in fog and snowfall in the Southern Alps. He is followed by his Toyota teammates Elfyn Evans, 1 minute 8.4 seconds behind, and Sébastien Ogier, the reigning world champion, at 1 minute 14.9 seconds, CE Report quotes AGERPRES.
French driver Adrien Fourmaux and Belgian Thierry Neuville, the 2024 world champion, both driving for Hyundai, round out the top five.
The rally features a total of 17 special stages.
Standings after two days of competition:
1. Oliver Solberg / Elliott Edmondson (Sweden / Toyota) – 2:11:13.1
2. Elfyn Evans / Scott Martin (Great Britain / Toyota) +1:08.4
3. Sébastien Ogier / Vincent Landais (France / Toyota) +1:14.9
4. Adrien Fourmaux / Alexandre Coria (France / Hyundai) +5:05.2
5. Thierry Neuville / Martijn Wydaeghe (Belgium / Hyundai) +6:05.3
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