Ogier towards a record, follow the Rally of Portugal in live text

After the asphalt of Croatia last April, the WRC returns to the earth this weekend on the occasion of Rally of Portugal, fifth meeting of the 2024 season. On site, Toyota arrives with great ambitions since for the first time this season, Sébastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanperä are lined up together.

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Thus, the Japanese manufacturer has four Yaris in Rally1. Concerning points eligibility, Toyota trusts its strong men Elfyn Evans, Sébastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanperä.

Leading the world championship, Thierry Neuville will have to waste as little time as possible on Friday as opener in order to hope to be in contention for victory until Sunday. With 6 points ahead of Elfyn Evans in the Drivers' standings, the representative of Hyundai will have to avoid all the pitfalls of Portuguese soil which could have hurt competitors in the past.

This 2024 Rally Portugal will be contested over 22 special stages for a total of 337,04 timed kilometers.

Program for Friday May 10:

SS2 – Mortágua 1 (18,15 km): 09:05
SS3 – Lousa 1 (12,28 km): 10:35 a.m.
SS4 – Gois 1 (14,30 km): 11:35 a.m.
SS5 – Arganil 1 (18,72 km): 12:35 p.m.
SS6 – Lousa 2 (12,28 km): 15:05 a.m.
SS7 – Gois 2 (14,30 km): 16:20 a.m.
SS8 – Arganil 2 (18,72 km): 17:20 p.m.
SS9 – Mortágua 2 (18,15 km): 18:50