Sebastien Ogier leads Thierry Neuville at WRC Acropolis Rally in Greece
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 8:23 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Sebastien Ogier overtook Thierry Neuville to take the lead at the WRC Acropolis Rally Greece, trailing Neuville by 4.1 seconds at the start of the final day. Ogier's strong performance in stage 14 allowed him to gain 5.4 seconds, putting him 1.3 seconds ahead by the end of the stage. Neuville struggled with the sandy conditions, impacting his car's balance, while their battle remained intense through the 16.61km Loutraki stage, where both drivers recorded identical times. Takamoto Katsuta retained third place but faced pressure from Adrien Fourmaux, who encountered multiple punctures. The final showdown is imminent as the race heads into the concluding stages.
- •Ogier leads Neuville by 1.3 seconds after stage 14.
- •Neuville had a 4.1-second advantage at the start of the day.
- •Both drivers set identical times in the Loutraki stage.
- •Katsuta holds third, facing a challenge from Fourmaux.
- •The final stages of the rally are upcoming.
- 8:23 AMYahoo Sports — WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Sebastien Ogier leads Thierry Neuville ahead of final showdown
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