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Sébastien Ogier seizes rally lead as Fourmaux falters in dramatic turn

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
June 7, 2025
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Sébastien Ogier seizes rally lead as Fourmaux falters in dramatic turn

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Sébastien Ogier Takes Commanding Lead as Adrien Fourmaux Faces Setback

In a thrilling turn of events at the rally, Sébastien Ogier has surged to the front after Adrien Fourmaux encountered a puncture, shuffling the leaderboard once again. Initially holding a slim 2.1-second lead over Fourmaux and 7.3 seconds over Ott Tänak, Ogier’s dominance was solidified with a stage win that extended his advantage to 7.4 seconds over his closest competitor.

However, the landscape of the race shifted dramatically during SS8 Lerno – Su Filigosu when Fourmaux suffered a puncture, forcing him to stop and change the tire, consequently losing precious time and allowing Ogier to catch up. Despite encountering challenges from the dust kicked up by Fourmaux’s car, Ogier managed to claw back time and reclaim the lead from Tänak.

As the battle for supremacy rages on, Fourmaux’s misfortunes continued to mount as he plummeted down the standings due to a series of setbacks, including a significant time loss after overshooting a junction. Meanwhile, young talent Kalle Rovanperä showcased his skills by making impressive gains throughout the morning stages.

In the WRC2 category, Emil Lindholm widened the gap at the top after Yohan Rossel’s unfortunate accident led to his retirement from the rally. Rossel’s high-speed impact on SS8 resulted in a tire coming off the rim, ultimately ending his campaign prematurely.

With the competition heating up and drivers pushing the limits of their machines, the rally promises more excitement and drama in the upcoming stages. Will Ogier maintain his lead and secure victory, or will Tänak stage a comeback and snatch the win in a thrilling finale? Stay tuned as the action unfolds in this high-stakes motorsport battle.

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