Monte-Carlo / ES14 Rally: Loeb picks up 20 seconds behind Ogier

The Battle of the Sebastians is intensifying day by day. The two men were always opposed by a rhythm difference. But today, that is not the case. Ogier (P2 of SS14) and Loeb (P1 of SS14) seem to be comfortable in their Rally1 and offer a show worthy of their titles. We still retain a slight advantage this morning for the Alsatian. He realizes the best time of the 14th special and recovers 1 second on his rival. He therefore reconnects to 20 seconds in the general classification.

Loeb’s little slipped tackle to his co-pilot 😭😭#RallyeMonteCarlo pic.twitter.com/bDfMevufDE

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Kalle Rovanperä (P4 de la ES14) also continues on its beautiful form of yesterday. The young Finn seems to have understood how to exploit his Toyota Yaris and its hybrid system. However, he concedes too much behind Craig Breen, 3rd overall, to fight regularly for the podium of this Monte-Carlo Rally.

We also note theabsence de Ott Tänak. After committing a accident in the 11th special, the 2019 WRC world champion is forced not to start this Sunday. Place in the general classification of the 14th special of the Monte-Carlo Rally :

Ogier / Veillas (Toyota): 2:31:12.1
Loeb / Galmiche (Ford) : +20.0 s
Breen / Nagle (Ford) : +1:26.9 s
Rovanperä / Halttunen (Toyota): +2: 06.1 p
Greensmith / Andersson (Ford) : +6:43.3 s
Neuville / Wydaeghe (Hyundai) : +10:10.0 s
Katsuta / Johnston (Toyota): +12: 37.0 s
Evans / Martin (Toyota) : +21:05.5 s
Solberg / Edmondson (Hyundai) : +41:10.6 s
Tänak / Järveoja (Hyundai): OUT
Fourmaux / Coria (Ford) : OUT