2017 Rallye Monte Carlo: Analysis - A Mixed Bag
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A tragic start couldn’t disguise the high octane spectacle of the 2017 Monte Carlo Rally
Jari-Matti Latvala was delighted with his performance on his Toyota debut as he finished second in the Rallye Monte Carlo.
Andreas Mikkelsen took the honours in the WRC2 class of the Rallye Monte Carlo and admitted he was happy with his performance throughout the event.
After seeing his chances of victory end with a broken suspension on Saturday, Thierry Neuville took points with victory in the Power Stage in Monte Carlo and feels there are positives to take away from the event.
Elfyn Evans put in a strong performance during the Rallye Monte Carlo and admitted that his strong running would have raised some eyebrows.
After sticking with slick tyres for the final stages, Craig Breen managed an incredible result to finish fifth in the Rallye Monte Carlo in a 2016 Citroen.
Dani Sordo missed out on a podium finish in the Rallye Monte Carlo but admitted there were positives to take away from the event.
Despite seeing second place slip through his fingers through no fault of his own, Ott Tänak was pleased with his performance during the Rallye Monte Carlo.
Sebastien Ogier admitted he did not expect to be in contention for the Rallye Monte Carlo victory after only joining M-Sport last month.
Sébastien Ogier begin the new era of the WRC by winning the 2017 Rallye Monte Carlo on his first rally for M-Sport. Ott Tanak’s engine problems drop him to third, allowing Jari-Matti Latvala to clinch second on Toyota’s first rally in eighteen years.
Kris Meeke has revealed his disappointment that his 2017 Rallye Monte Carlo has come to an end following a collision with another car as he drove between Gap and Monaco on Saturday.
Hayden Paddon has issued a statement following the crash that saw a spectator die during the opening stage of the Rallye Monte Carlo.
World Champion Sébastien Ogier leads a M-Sport 1-2 heading into the final day of the 2017 Rallye Monte Carlo, after Thierry Neuville crashed on the day’s final stage.
Thierry Neuville gave Hyundai some good news by dominating day one of the Rallye Monte Carlo, after Sébastien Ogier went off in stage 3.
The chance of seeing the 2017 spec VW Polo R WRC in the 2017 WRC season is pretty slim as rival manufacturers refused to allow it’s homologation to be completed.
Hyundai Motosport withdraw Paddons entry from Rallye Monte Carlo as a mark of respect.
Thierry Neuville fastest after first evening of 2017 WRC action, Mikkelsen leads WRC2 while Dumas crashes out of RGT class.
