Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia capped off their partnership together with a 54th career victory. Pushed hard across the three days by title rivals Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin, they won by 7.3 seconds. “I don’t know what to say – it’s amazing,” said Ogier at the end of this his final full season in the WRC. He later congratulated Evans on "a great fight". Ogier’s quest for an eighth crown was almost ended by one of the concrete chicanes on Sunday’s first stage. Navigating the famous banked section of the sprawling circuit, the front right wheel of his Yaris kissed the edge of the obstacle, sending sparks flying. Luckily, the damage to the tyre and rim was...
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