In a dramatic turn of events at the WRC Croatia Rally, Sebastien Ogier clinched victory, marking his 59th WRC win and his 100th podium finish. The rally concluded with Ogier leading Toyota teammates Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin by 9.7 seconds. Thierry Neuville, who led the drivers' standings entering the rally, finished third despite a crash that involved hitting a tree, rearranging his rear wing, and damaging his car. This incident occurred during the 18th stage, where both Neuville and Evans crashed, dramatically altering the course of the rally. Despite the setback, Neuville, still leading the championship by 6 points over Evans, expressed that the event was not disastrous for his title hopes, maintaining a podium position and finishing only 1.1 seconds behind Evans.
Sebastien Ogier claims victory at Rally of Croatia after rivals' mistakes https://t.co/fEbxUQUI5G
Hyundai's Thierry Neuville feels the #CroatiaRally wasn't a "disaster" despite a crash on the final day ending his hopes of a victory. Full story: https://t.co/FlajXXE6vv #WRC
Thierry Neuville has expressed his frustration after a crash ended his #CroatiaRally victory bid, but the #WRC driver says the event wasn’t a “disaster” for his title hopes. Full story here⬇️ https://t.co/QQ6h9YjzFy
Sebastien Ogier's 2024 #CroatiaRally win means he has now scored an incredible 1️⃣ 0️⃣ 0️⃣ #WRC podiums! 🤯 @SebOgier's first silverware came on the 2009 Acropolis Rally almost 15 years ago 🏆 https://t.co/tshr3rGdtt
Hyundai's Thierry Neuville continues to lead the #WRC drivers' standings after round 4 in Croatia 📊 The Belgian is 6 points ahead of Toyota's Elfyn Evans, M-Sport driver Adrien Fourmaux holds onto third 🏁 Who is your favourite to become champion in 2024? 🤔 #CroatiaRally https://t.co/m1r4DiMuRK
Yet another #WRC win for Sebastien Ogier! The eight-time world champion clinched victory in the #CroatiaRally after emerging from a tense fight with title contenders Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans that ended in dramatic circumstances. Full report ⬇️ https://t.co/oJdHjLZmBa
Sebastien Ogier clinched victory in the #CroatiaRally after emerging from a tense three-way fight with #WRC title contenders Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans that ended in dramatic circumstances. Full report here⬇️ https://t.co/pv2npniszy
It’s #WRC win number 5️⃣9️⃣ for @SebOgier! He and Vincent Landais secure victory at #CroatiaRally, pipping Toyota team-mates Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin by 9.7s🥇🥈 Thierry Neuville finished third for Hyundai 🥉 https://t.co/3VsPHvAAcx
Neuville leads tight chase for Croatia Rally win https://t.co/ayAkVA9Txj
Sebastien Ogier now leads the #CroatiaRally after Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans crashed on stage 18, as the fourth round of the #WRC took a dramatic twist. Full report ⬇️ https://t.co/q9or9vnWkA
The #WRC #RallyCroatia event has turned on its head on a dramatic morning with both Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans crashing, as Sebastien Ogier has moved into the lead. Full report: https://t.co/nxMYoZVo9o
What on EARTH was going on in SS18?! Thierry Neuville fells a tree, rearranges his rear wing, but maintains a podium position overall and is only 1.1s off Evans! #CroatiaRally #WRC https://t.co/jcEkR2HBSY
Meanwhile over on the #CroatiaRally! 😲 #WRC https://t.co/9oYMJvz3mh
Thierry Neuville capped off a stunning display to fend off Elfyn Evans to lead the #CroatiaRally by winning an unusual motivational bet over a Porsche, set by his #WRC co-driver. Full story here⬇️ https://t.co/lPF0wUU31j
Neuville leads Evans in Croatia Rally https://t.co/FFdmNGPydW https://t.co/Oo6x9cA5ak
#WRC points leader Thierry Neuville emerged from a thrilling head-to-head battle with Toyota’s Elfyn Evans with the #CroatiaRally lead heading into the final day. Full report ⬇️ https://t.co/sWAZEQewW5
#WRC points leader Thierry Neuville emerged from a thrilling head-to-head battle with Toyota’s Elfyn Evans with the #CroatiaRally lead heading into the final day. Full report here⬇️ https://t.co/tWxqLoXign
#WRC points leader Thierry Neuville opened up a slender lead over Toyota’s Elfyn Evans following a hotly contested Saturday morning loop at the #CroatiaRally. Full report ⬇️ https://t.co/jp4Nw52AHH
Thierry Neuville opened up a slender lead over Elfyn Evans following a hotly contested Saturday morning loop at #CroatiaRally Full #WRC report and results ⬇️ https://t.co/Hwzq0ZwRAq
Neuville and Evans locked in Croatia Rally lead https://t.co/EFh1pT4Mbw
Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans sharing the Croatia Rally lead after eight stages is “something special” for the #WRC, according to #Toyota boss Jari-Matti Latvala Read more 👇 https://t.co/yycjnJ489X
Toyota #WRC team boss Jari-Matti Latvala says Elfyn Evans and Thierry Neuville being tied for the #RallyCroatia lead is "something special". Full story: https://t.co/Ew2NFyCv0H
#WRC - @officialwrc is back to Croatia 🇭🇷 and this is @croatiarally... by the numbers! https://t.co/i1eyGU19pF
AMAZING SCENES! 🤯 Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans incredibly share the rally lead in Croatia after Friday’s eight #WRC stages of 120km 🤝 FULL REPORT 👇 https://t.co/RQ05HBnhWt
It's a tie for the lead of #WRC #RallyCroatia after Friday's stages! Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans are also being closed by Sebastien Ogier, too. Latest report: https://t.co/lHAutaFTco
Neuville made an almost perfect start in Croatia to lead Toyota's Evans after Friday morning's asphalt stages. #WRC https://t.co/WZtdZp7xnf
#WRC championship leader Thierry Neuville has made a flying start in Rally Croatia 👀 Here's the morning report as the Hyundai driver leads Elfyn Evans ⬇️ https://t.co/QG2SSSK2GX
Hyundai has a contingency plan for the fuel system issue that hampered #WRC leader Thierry Neuville last time out Full #CroatiaRally story ⬇️ https://t.co/sK6mYebvfH