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Ogier, Tanak share opening spoils in Acropolis Rally

rugby26 June 2025 19:59| © AFP

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Sebastien Ogier © Gallo Images

Sebastien Ogier and Ott Tanak shared the spoils in the opening stage of the Acropolis Rally after posting the exact same time in Athens on Thursday.

The 1.5km super special stage in the heart of the Greek capital resulted in eight-time world champion Ogier and 2019 champion Tanak crossing the line in 1min 18.1sec to share the early lead.

Toyota's Takamoto Katsuta was placed third, just 0.9sec off the leading pair.

Championship leader Elfyn Evans (Toyota) and two-time champion Kalle Rovanpera (also Toyota) posted identical times to sit joint sixth, both 1.5sec down.

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