Ogier wins Acropolis Rally; Evans leads World Championship

Sébastien Ogier has claimed victory at the challenging Acropolis Rally in Greece, piloting his Toyota Yaris to the top of the podium. This marks the French driver's second career win at the historic Greek event and his 69th World Rally Championship victory overall.

While Ogier celebrated his success, his teammate Elfyn Evans finished the rally in seventh place. Despite this, Evans, who was hampered by two punctures on Saturday, retains his overall lead in the World Championship standings with 158 points. Takamoto Katsuta, also driving a Toyota, secured third place, closing the gap in the championship.

Thierry Neuville of Hyundai initially led the rally on Sunday but was ultimately overtaken by Ogier after experiencing two punctures himself, finishing second overall, 58.3 seconds behind the French driver. Neuville, the 2024 world champion, had previously won the Acropolis Rally in 2022 and 2024.

Other notable finishers included Sami Pajari, Adrien Formaux, and Elfyn Evans, who placed fifth, sixth, and seventh respectively. Spanish driver Dani Sordo was forced to retire due to mechanical issues before the final stage, while compatriots Alejandro Cachón and Borja Rozada achieved third place in the WRC2 category and eleventh overall.