FIA World Rally Championship: Sebastien Ogier On Course To Win At Rally Italia Sardegna - In Pics

Sébastien Ogier is on course to claim a remarkable third FIA World Rally Championship victory in succession after distancing Ott Tänak on Saturday’s gruelling second leg at Rally Italia Sardegna. The eight-time WRC champion will start Super Sunday with a 17.1sec advantage over Hyundai i20 N rival Tänak after a turbulent day which included four lead changes and saw championship leader Thierry Neuville bow into the retirement. A successful Sunday for Ogier would follow back-to-back victories in Croatia and Portugal, and could see the Frenchman confirm his place as the most successful driver in Rally Italia Sardegna history.

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Updated on: 3 June 2024 9:37 am

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Sébastien Ogier | Photo: Andre Lavadinho / @World / Red Bull Content Pool

Sébastien Ogier (FRA) and Vincent Landais (FRA) are seen performing during the World Rally Championship Sardinia in Alghero, Italy on 1 June, 2024

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Ott Tänak, Seastien Ogier, Dani Sordo | Photo: Jaanus Ree / Red Bull Content Pool

Ott Tänak (EST) Martin Järveoja (EST) Of team HYUNDAI SHELL MOBIS WORLD RALLY TEAM celebrate on the podium in first place after winning the World Rally Championship in Alghnero, Italy on 02.06.2024 with Seastien Ogier (FRA) Vincent Landais (FRA) Of team TOYOTA GAZOO RACING WRT seccond and Dani Sordo (ESP) Carrera Cándido (ESP) Of team HYUNDAI SHELL MOBIS WORLD RALLY TEAM third place

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Ott Tänak | Photo: Jaanus Ree / Red Bull Content Pool

Ott Tänak (EST) Martin Järveoja (EST) Of team HYUNDAI SHELL MOBIS WORLD RALLY TEAM are seen on performing during the World Rally Championship Sardinia in Alghero, Italy on 2, June, 2024

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Ott Tänak and Martin Järveoja | Photo: Jaanus Ree / Red Bull Content Pool

Ott Tänak (EST) Martin Järveoja (EST) Of team HYUNDAI SHELL MOBIS WORLD RALLY TEAM are seen performing during the World Rally Championship Sardinia in Alghero, Italy on 1,June, 2024

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Dani Sordo | Photo: Jaanus Ree / Red Bull Content Pool

Dani Sordo (ESP) Carrera Cándido (ESP) Of team HYUNDAI SHELL MOBIS WORLD RALLY TEAM are seen during the World Rally Championship Sardinia in Alghero, Italy on 1,June, 2024

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Elfyn Evans | Photo: Jaanus Ree / Red Bull Content Pool

Elfyn Evans (GB) Scott Martin (GB) Of team TOYOTA GAZOO RACING WRT are seen on performing during the World Rally Championship Sardinia in Alghero, Italy on 1,June, 2024

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Seastien Ogier and Vincent Landais | Photo: Jaanus Ree / Red Bull Content Pool

Seastien Ogier (FRA) Vincent Landais (FRA) Of team TOYOTA GAZOO RACING WRT are seen on performing during the World Rally Championship Sardinia in Alghero, Italy on 2,June, 2024

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