WRC Chile: Oliver Solberg extends rally lead over Elfyn Evans with late Saturday charge
Oliver Solberg delivered an impressive Saturday afternoon loop to extend his Rally Chile lead and move a step closer to a second World Rally Championship win of the season. The Toyota driver took a 10.1s lead over team-mate Elfyn Evans after a hard-fought morning loop that ended with the top four covered by only 20 seconds. Conscious of the need to preserve his tyres across the rough ... Keep…
Oliver Solberg secured a commanding advantage in the Rally Chile on Saturday, extending his lead to 10.1 seconds over his teammate Elfyn Evans after a tough morning loop. Despite Evans managing to close the gap to 9.8 seconds in stage 10, Solberg reclaimed the lead in stages 11 and 12. His impressive win in stage 12, by 3.7 seconds, solidified his 19.1-second lead ahead of Sunday's final four stages.
Solberg expressed his determination to deliver a strong performance in the upcoming stage, emphasizing the importance of the championship. Meanwhile, Sebastien Ogier faced stiff competition from his Hyundai teammate Adrien Fourmaux, with the Frenchman reclaiming third place after leading for a brief moment. Fourmaux struggled with his tyre strategy, while Ogier capitalized on the situation, setting the fastest time in stage 11.
Despite facing challenges with road positioning, Hyundai's Esapekka Lappi climbed to sixth place, showcasing a better performance than expected.
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