Rallye d'Europe centrale - Ogier leader, Rovenperä au contact - Vidéo Dailymotion

Sébastien Ogier est toujours en tête du classement général après les trois spéciales de vendredi matin au rallye d’Europe centrale.

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00:00Back to Europe and back to asphalt, for round 12 of the WRC season, the cross-border Central European Rally.

00:09Elvin Evans locked in a close fight for his first world title.

00:13The Welshman scored not helped by a five-second time penalty for hitting and moving a hay bale in Stage 1.

00:21Championship leader Sébastien Auger off to a strong start in pursuit of a ninth world title, winning the opening stage in Germany.

00:29Showing stunning pace as they entered the Czech Republic to record another fastest time.

00:36Calais Rovampera completes a trio of Toyota stars in the championship battle.

00:41Two stage wins for the Finn this morning to keep the pressure on his teammates.

00:49Also showing stage winning speed, Thierry Neville, before a big hit and puncher in the final stage of the loop,

00:56that effectively ended any slim hopes of retaining his world title.

01:04Trouble two for M-Sport's Greg Munster.

01:07High, wide and wild over the jump.

01:11Big impact, suspension damage to the right rear of the Puma,

01:15bringing the crew to a premature halt.

01:18To compound M-Sport's frustrations, a puncher two for Josh McAleon.

01:26The Irishman arriving at the stop line with his wheel in flames.

01:35An eventful morning after which it's advantage, Sébastien Auger.

01:393.9 seconds ahead of teammate Rovampera.

01:42Oytanek completing the podium midway through Friday.