Ogier leads WRC Monte Carlo Rallye 2023 after Thursday night special stages

Hi, friends!

I was in the mountains of French Alps today waiting for the rally cars to come so it won't be too long. And if you could only think what we are prepared for to see the rally cars in action...

Yeah, we walked through the forest, bushes and hills for hour and a half just to come to the special stage and see the top guys.

Eight-time World Rally champion Seb Ogier is just in class of his own but it is still too early to predict about anything. His team mate at Toyota Elfn Evans tried hard but 2nd place was his best today.

Season 2019 champion Ott Tanak is in a good spirit despite the fact thaz he still doesn't know his Ford Puma Rally1 car good enough. His job is to finish as high as possible and to collect the points for M-Sport Ford.

Last year's champion Kalle Rovanpera was good but kinda distant which was enough onlyfor 5th place overall but the rally is still in the early stages.

Let the best win - as always...

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