Thierry Neuville (Hyundai), head of World Rally Championshiphe began to command the Portugal Rally in the dispute of the first special of the historic Portuguese event, in Figueira da Foz.
Neuville He won the first section with a margin of 6 tenths over the 8-time king Sebastien Ogier (Toyota), which is back in action as part of its partial program. thank you (Hyundai) was third at 2″, same distance as Katsuta (Toyota), while the current world champion, Kalle Rovanperä (Toyota), in Portugal As part of his partial program since he decided this year not to compete in the full World Championship, he finished it in the first special set 2”4 behind the best.
In this 2.94 km stretch, the Cantabrian Dani Sordowhich was released this 2024 at WRCset the seventh fastest time, at 4.1 seconds.
In general, the drivers were conservative in this short urban stretch on the asphalt, because tomorrow, with the same tires, they had to face 8 gravel stretches and they preferred not to force their wear.
Last year, the winner of this urban section was Espanyol Dani Sordo.
Tomorrow, Friday, the drivers will complete eight special stages in the morning and afternoon in the towns of Mortágua, Lousã, Gois and Arganilall in the Central region of Portugal.
After the first 4 rallies held Monaco, Sweden, Kenya and Croatiathe general of WRC It is led by Belgians Neuville with 86 points, followed by the British Elfyn Evans (Toyota) with 80, while the Estonian Ott Tanak (Hyundai) is third with 68.
He 57th Rally of Portugal It is celebrated from this Thursday until next Sunday, May 12.
Source: La Verdad
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