Auto – and Motorsport Sébastien Ogier (Citroen C3 WRC) is halfway through the Rally of Monte Carlo in the lead. The Frenchman has a slight lead of two seconds over Thierry Neuville (Hyundai i20 Coupe), who this afternoon are equally in the wrong, but immediately recovered. The Norwegian Andreas Mikkelsen (Hyundai i20 Coupe) has moved into third place, but has all of 1:17.7.
The second race had an eventful course. It started with the cancellation of the first ride due to irresponsible behavior of some of the spectators. A decision to that effect on the further course of the morning, because suddenly knocked the tire choice of the majority of the top riders not more. Who had for the first ride of four nagelbanden tied, with in the carrying case and two soft tyres. Except Sébastien Loeb (Hyundai i20 Coupe) and Thierry Neuville. Loeb drove his first fastest time with the Hyundai. Neuville took his advantage and took the lead on the Estlander Ott Tänak (Toyota Yaris).
Immediately a commotion just after the start of the first afternoon drive. Neuville missed a turn and opted for an escape route. “I was just too fast. I turned the wheel but with the chosen tyres wanted the car and so I drove straight on. I lost around fifteen seconds. At the finish, I limit the loss to Ogier to two seconds, but we were able 17 to 18 seconds have been quicker. For the following rides, he also has the better tires,” said Neuville.