Neuville must take risks to challenge Ogier at Acropolis Rally Greece
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Thierry Neuville faces a crucial Sunday at the Acropolis Rally Greece, where he holds a 4.1-second lead over Sébastien Ogier after a tense Saturday. The reigning world champion indicated that he will have to adopt a more aggressive strategy to secure victory in the final four stages. Neuville's performance under pressure has been notable this weekend, setting the stage for an intense showdown as they approach the finish.
- •Neuville leads Ogier by 4.1 seconds entering the final day.
- •Both drivers delivered competitive performances during Saturday's stages.
- •The final four stages will dictate the rally's outcome.
- •Neuville aims to adopt a riskier approach to maintain his lead.
- 10:05 PMAutosport — WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Neuville has “no choice” but to take more risks to win
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Thierry Neuville has “no choice” but to take more risks
- 9:56 PMMotorsport.com — WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Thierry Neuville has “no choice” but to take more risks
"Thierry Neuville has admitted that he will need to take more risks if he wants to defeat Sébastien Ogier in a Sunday showdown to win Acropolis Rally Greece. The 2024 world champion emerged from a tense Saturday duel with a slender 4.1s margin over reigning and nine-time world champion Ogier, ahead of Sunday’s final four rough gravel stages. Saturday afternoon witnessed the battle between ...Keep reading
"Thierry Neuville has admitted that he will need to take more risks if he wants to defeat Sébastien Ogier in a Sunday showdown to win Acropolis Rally Greece. The 2024 world champion emerged from a tense Saturday duel with a slender 4.1s margin over reigning and nine-time world champion Ogier, ahead of Sunday’s final four rough gravel stages. Saturday afternoon witnessed the battle between ...Keep reading
"Neuville leads Sebastien Ogier by just 4.1s heading into Sunday’s final rough gravel stages in Greece
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External links- AutosportJun 27, 2026, 10:05 PMWRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Neuville has “no choice” but to take more risks to win
Thierry Neuville has admitted that he will need to take more risks if he wants to defeat Sébastien Ogier in a Sunday showdown to win Acropolis Rally Greece. The 2024 world champion emerged from a tense Saturday duel with a slender 4.1s margin over reigning and nine-time world champion Ogier, ahead of Sunday’s final four rough gravel stages. Saturday afternoon witnessed the battle between ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 9:56 PMWRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Thierry Neuville has “no choice” but to take more risks
Neuville leads Sebastien Ogier by just 4.1s heading into Sunday’s final rough gravel stages in Greece
- Motorsport.comJun 27, 2026, 9:56 PMWRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Thierry Neuville has “no choice” but to take more risks
Thierry Neuville has admitted that he will need to take more risks if he wants to defeat Sébastien Ogier in a Sunday showdown to win Acropolis Rally Greece. The 2024 world champion emerged from a tense Saturday duel with a slender 4.1s margin over reigning and nine-time world champion Ogier, ahead of Sunday’s final four rough gravel stages. Saturday afternoon witnessed the battle between ...Keep reading
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