Neuville takes lead in WRC Acropolis Rally Greece after Fourmaux's puncture
Autosport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Thierry Neuville of Hyundai moved into the lead during the Acropolis Rally Greece on June 26, 2026, following a challenging morning loop. He ended the first gravel loop 11.0 seconds ahead of Toyota's Sebastien Ogier, with M-Sport Ford's Jon Armstrong in third place, 21.2 seconds from the lead. A series of punctures affected several teams, hindering their progress. The rally continues with further stages scheduled throughout the weekend.
- •Neuville leads by 11.0 seconds after the first loop.
- •Ogier trails in second place, while Armstrong is in third.
- •Multiple punctures affected various crews during the stages.
- •The rally is ongoing with more stages planned for this weekend.
- 12:55 PMAutosport — WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Ogier wins after double puncture derails Neuville
- 12:48 PMMotorsport.com — WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Sebastien Ogier takes perfect win as double puncture derails Thierry Neuville
- 6:05 PMAutosport — WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Neuville and Ogier set for Sunday showdown
- 6:04 PMMotorsport.com — WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Thierry Neuville and Sebastien Ogier set for showdown
- 10:30 AMAutosport — WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Neuville leads as puncture derails Fourmaux's charge
- 10:29 AMMotorsport.com — WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Thierry Neuville leads as puncture derails Adrien Fourmaux's charge
"Sebastien Ogier claimed a stunning second win of the World Rally Championship season after a double puncture ended a victory bid from Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville following an intense Acropolis Rally battle. Nine-time world champion Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais trailed Hyundai’s Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe by 4.1 seconds heading into Sunday’s final four stages. The pair were never ...Keep reading
"Sebastien Ogier claimed a stunning second win of the World Rally Championship season after a cruel double puncture ended a victory bid from Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville following an intense Acropolis Rally battle. Nine-time world champion Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais trailed Hyundai’s Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe by 4.1 seconds heading into Sunday’s final four stages. The pair were ...Keep reading
"Hyundai's Thierry Neuville moved into the lead of Acropolis Rally Greece after a punishing Friday morning loop that inflicted a series of punctures to crews. The 2024 world champion and two-time Acropolis winner ended the opening gravel loop 11.0s clear of Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier, while M-Sport Ford’s Jon Armstrong impressed to hold third, 21.2s from the lead. Nine-time world champion ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJun 28, 2026, 12:55 PMWRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Ogier wins after double puncture derails Neuville
Sebastien Ogier claimed a stunning second win of the World Rally Championship season after a double puncture ended a victory bid from Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville following an intense Acropolis Rally battle. Nine-time world champion Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais trailed Hyundai’s Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe by 4.1 seconds heading into Sunday’s final four stages. The pair were never ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 28, 2026, 12:48 PMWRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Sebastien Ogier takes perfect win as double puncture derails Thierry Neuville
Sebastien Ogier claimed a stunning second win of the World Rally Championship season after a cruel double puncture ended a victory bid from Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville following an intense Acropolis Rally battle. Nine-time world champion Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais trailed Hyundai’s Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe by 4.1 seconds heading into Sunday’s final four stages. The pair were ...Keep reading
- AutosportJun 27, 2026, 6:05 PMWRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Neuville and Ogier set for Sunday showdown
Thierry Neuville will carry a 4.1s lead over Sebastien Ogier following an intense head-to-head duel across Saturday’s gravel stages at Acropolis Rally Greece. The Hyundai driver commenced Saturday’s six-stage leg with a 9.7s lead over Toyota’s Ogier but that advantage came under serious pressure. The quartet of morning stages were not as punishing on the cars and tyres as first feared ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 27, 2026, 6:04 PMWRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Thierry Neuville and Sebastien Ogier set for showdown
Thierry Neuville will carry a 4.1s lead over Sebastien Ogier following an intense head-to-head duel across Saturday’s gravel stages at Acropolis Rally Greece. The Hyundai driver commenced Saturday’s six-stage leg with a 9.7s lead over Toyota’s Ogier but that advantage came under serious pressure. The quartet of morning stages were not as punishing on the cars and tyres as first ...Keep reading
- AutosportJun 26, 2026, 10:30 AMWRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Neuville leads as puncture derails Fourmaux's charge
Hyundai's Thierry Neuville moved into the lead of Acropolis Rally Greece after a punishing Friday morning loop that inflicted a series of punctures to crews. The 2024 world champion and two-time Acropolis winner ended the opening gravel loop 11.0s clear of Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier, while M-Sport Ford’s Jon Armstrong impressed to hold third, 21.2s from the lead. Nine-time world champion ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 26, 2026, 10:29 AMWRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Thierry Neuville leads as puncture derails Adrien Fourmaux's charge
Hyundai's Thierry Neuville moved into the lead of Acropolis Rally Greece after a punishing Friday morning loop that inflicted a series of punctures to crews. The 2024 world champion and two-time Acropolis winner ended the opening gravel loop 11.0s clear of Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier, while M-Sport Ford’s Jon Armstrong impressed to hold third, 21.2s from the lead. Nine-time world ...Keep reading
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