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Rally Portugal: Sebastien Ogier Leads WRC Field as Ott Tanak Hits Trouble

Ott Tänak led the Rally Portugal from stage two but lost the lead to Sébastien Ogier after suffering a power steering failure on stage 17 in Amarsante.
Tänak’s strong start and slim lead were sustained until mechanical trouble struck, compounded by teammate Adrien Fourmaux’s suspension failure earlier in the rally.
After recovering briefly with three stage wins to extend his advantage, Tänak dropped to third overall, 36.1 seconds behind Ogier, who gained a 27.6-second lead over teammate Kalle Rovanperä.
Ogier, an eight-time world champion and six-time Rally Portugal winner, said, "It's still not over, tomorrow is a long day," underlining the rally’s ongoing challenge with six stages left.
The event’s outcome highlights a tense intra-team Toyota battle for podium places and suggests that the rally could see further shifts before Sunday’s conclusion.

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Rally Portugal: Sebastien Ogier leads WRC field as Ott Tanak hits trouble

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