Overview
- Ott Tanak's power steering failure on Saturday's penultimate stage cost him over 45 seconds, dropping him from first to third overall.
- Sebastien Ogier now leads Rally Portugal with a 27.6-second advantage over Toyota teammate Kalle Rovanpera.
- Tanak had dominated the rally since Friday, extending his lead to 13.9 seconds before the mechanical issue struck.
- Kalle Rovanpera moved into second place, while Hyundai's Thierry Neuville climbed to fourth after overtaking Takamoto Katsuta.
- Sunday's final leg features six timed stages covering 72.16 km, with Ogier poised for a record-extending seventh Rally Portugal victory.