Hyundai driver Thierry Neuville extended his lead on the first full day of the Monte Carlo Rally, aided by a mistake from reigning World Champion Sébastien Ogier. Neuville opened up a slender advantage on Thursday evening, with only one stage held after the first run was cancelled when a spectator sustained fatal injuries following Hayden Paddon’s crash. Drama struck on the opening stage of the day when Ogier went wide on ice and slid into a ditch, losing 40 seconds in the process, plunging towards the foot of the top 10. Citroën's Kris Meeke emerged as Neuville’s closest challenger but he erred and hit a bank, breaking his C3’s suspension, side-lining him...
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