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Tänak Halts Toyota Streak, Ends Hyundai Victory Drought at Acropolis Rally

The win under punishing temperatures cuts his championship deficit to 12 points

FIA World Rally Championship - Rally Sweden - Stage 3 of Second Round - Torsby, Sweden - February 14, 2020 Ott Tanak of Estonia looks on.   TT News Agency/Micke Fransson via REUTERS/File Photo
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Overview

  • Ott Tänak overcame a late gearbox issue to beat Sébastien Ogier by 32.8 seconds and secure Hyundai’s first win of the season
  • Adrien Fourmaux claimed third place to deliver a Hyundai double podium with a 3-minute, 9.8-second margin
  • Elfyn Evans finished fourth to salvage 17 points and retain a nine-point lead over Ogier with Tänak now 12 points adrift
  • Competitors endured cockpit temperatures near 70°C and rough gravel that inflicted widespread punctures on Hankook tyres
  • The FIA has opened an investigation into fuel-system retirements that affected multiple Rally1 teams over the weekend