Sebastien Ogier wins Acropolis Rally; Giannis Plagos leads Greek drivers again

Sebastien Ogier has claimed victory at the EKO Acropolis Rally, marking his second career win at the "Rally of the Gods." This triumph comes 15 years after his initial success at the event, reaffirming his mastery of the demanding Greek stages.

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The marathon of four days on the special stages of the EKO Acropolis Rally was the biggest challenge of the year for the WRC crews. From the first to the last kilometer, the harshness of the Greek gravel stages did not allow anyone to feel safe.

The rally, a grueling four-day marathon, presented the ultimate challenge for the World Rally Championship (WRC) crews. The harshness of the Greek gravel roads allowed no room for error, demanding a delicate balance between aggressive driving and careful car management. Speed alone was not enough; endurance and strategic navigation were key to survival.

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The result was not decided solely by absolute speed, but by each crew's ability to balance attack and car management.

For the second year running, Giannis Plagos emerged as the leading Greek driver. Piloting a Skoda Fabia RS Rally2, Plagos faced intense pressure from Nontas Karantikolas in a Ford Fiesta Rally2. Despite a gearbox issue on the final day, Plagos held on, securing his position by a mere 1.3 seconds. The Greek podium was completed by Efthymis Halkias, driving a Skoda Fabia Rally2 evo, who secured third place.

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The first Greek for the second consecutive year was Giannis Plagos, with a Skoda Fabia RS Rally2, who on the last day, facing a problem with the gearbox, withstood the pressure from Nontas Karantikolas with a Ford Fiesta Rally2, with the final difference between them being just 1.3 seconds!