Sébastien Ogier and a double for Toyota at the Shakedown in Croatia

• Great return to competition for Sébastien Ogier on the side of Rally from Croatia. Present for the second time this season after its 2^e place in Monte-Carlo last January, the Gapençais distinguished himself as the fastest in the Croatian Shakedown.
• This is nothing revealing, especially on a course of only 3,65 kilometers, but the eight-time world champion completed his fastest passage in 1'55"7. With this time, he took control ahead of his teammate Toyota Elfyn Evans by 7 tenths. Leader of the world championship, Thierry Neuville completed the Top 3 at 1” from Sébastien Ogier.

Shakedown complete with Seb finishing fastest 🔥#ToyotaGAZOORacing #GRYaris #WRC #CroatiaRally ???????? pic.twitter.com/bl142QpsMe

- TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRT (@TGR_WRC) April 18, 2024

• Back on the rally of its great debut in WRC three years ago, Adrien fourmaux pointed at 5^e place right behind Ott Tänak. With two quick passages, the pilot M-Sport set a best time of 1'58"2, 2"5 slower than that of his compatriot.

The Croatia Rally will begin this Friday with SS1 scheduled for 8:28 a.m. and will be followed throughout the weekend in live text on AUTOhebdo.

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