Sébastien Ogier leads Acropolis Rally Greece with special stage win
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 6:26 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Sébastien Ogier took an early lead in the Acropolis Rally Greece after winning the opening super special stage on June 25 in Athens. Ogier, the reigning world rally champion, beat 2024 champion Thierry Neuville by 1.1 seconds in a head-to-head heat. The rally is known for its challenging gravel stages, set to begin following this asphalt kickoff. Ogier expressed readiness despite the anticipated difficulties of the rally, while Neuville emphasized the need for caution and maintaining pace as they prepare for Friday's stages.
- •Ogier won the opening stage, setting a benchmark time.
- •Neuville finished third overall after his defeat to Ogier.
- •Takamoto Katsuta narrowly trailed Ogier, beating Elfyn Evans.
- •Friday features six gravel stages, presenting tougher challenges.
- •Evans anticipated a demanding weekend with rough terrain.
- 6:26 PMAutosport — WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Ogier sets early pace with super special stage win
- 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Sebastien Ogier starts with Athens super special win
- 6:23 PMMotorsport.com — WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Sebastien Ogier starts with Athens super special win
"Reigning world rally champion Sébastien Ogier claimed an early lead at Acropolis Rally Greece after winning the opening super special stage on Thursday night. A brand new head-to-head super special stage held on asphalt in the Greek capital city Athens kicked off the rally, famous for its attritional rough gravel stages. Nine-time world champion Ogier found himself against 2024 world ...Keep reading
"Reigning world rally champion Sébastien Ogier claimed an early lead at Acropolis Rally Greece after winning the opening super special stage on Thursday night. A brand new head-to-head super special stage held on asphalt in the Greek capital city Athens kicked off the rally, famous for its attritional rough gravel stages. Nine-time world champion Ogier found himself against 2024 world ...Keep reading
"Ogier beat Thierry Neuville in the opening super special before the rally heads onto rough gravel
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External links- AutosportJun 25, 2026, 6:26 PMWRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Ogier sets early pace with super special stage win
Reigning world rally champion Sébastien Ogier claimed an early lead at Acropolis Rally Greece after winning the opening super special stage on Thursday night. A brand new head-to-head super special stage held on asphalt in the Greek capital city Athens kicked off the rally, famous for its attritional rough gravel stages. Nine-time world champion Ogier found himself against 2024 world ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 6:23 PMWRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Sebastien Ogier starts with Athens super special win
Ogier beat Thierry Neuville in the opening super special before the rally heads onto rough gravel
- Motorsport.comJun 25, 2026, 6:23 PMWRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Sebastien Ogier starts with Athens super special win
Reigning world rally champion Sébastien Ogier claimed an early lead at Acropolis Rally Greece after winning the opening super special stage on Thursday night. A brand new head-to-head super special stage held on asphalt in the Greek capital city Athens kicked off the rally, famous for its attritional rough gravel stages. Nine-time world champion Ogier found himself against 2024 world ...Keep reading
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