US EditionRallying-Katsuta Wins in Croatia and Takes WRC Lead After Neuville Crashes on Final Stage
Katsuta took the world championship lead with 84 points after Neuville hit a concrete block and retired with a few kilometres left.
- On Sunday, Japanese Takamoto Katsuta won the Croatia Rally for Toyota, seizing the championship lead after Hyundai's overnight leader Thierry Neuville crashed with victory within his grasp.
- The Belgian Neuville had led by 1min 14.5sec going into the final leg and was set for Hyundai's first victory of the season, when he clipped a concrete block, smashing his front right suspension.
- Finnish teammate Sami Pajari moved up to second, 20.7 seconds behind Katsuta, while New Zealander Hayden Paddon finished third for Hyundai, marking his first podium since 2018.
- Championship standings now show Katsuta leading with 84 points, ahead of teammates Elfyn Evans and Oliver Solberg on 74 and 68 respectively, while Toyota moved 65 points clear in the manufacturers' standings.
- Spain hosts the fifth round of the championship in the Canary Islands from April 23-26, as teams prepare to continue the season following the asphalt event's return to the calendar.
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Katsuta wins Croatia Rally as Neuville crashes, takes WRC lead
Takamoto Katsuta won the Croatia Rally for Toyota and became the first Japanese to lead the world championship on Sunday after Hyundai’s overnight leader Thierry Neuville crashed with victory in his grasp.
Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta (Toyota) won the World Rally Championship in Croatia. He achieved the victory after a mistake by the leader until the last stage, Belgian Thierry Neuville (Hyundai), who retired a few kilometers before the end.
Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta also took the lead in the overall standings for the World Championship with his victory at the Rally Croatia.
Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta (Toyota) won the World Rally Championship in Croatia. He achieved this victory after a serious mistake by the leader until the last stage, Belgian Thierry Neuville (Hyundai), who went off the road a few kilometers before the finish and later retired.
Takamoto Katsuta wins Croatia Rally and takes WRC lead after Thierry Neuville crashes on final stage
April 12 - Takamoto Katsuta won the Croatia Rally for Toyota and took the world championship lead on Sunday after Hyundai's overnight leader Thierry Neuville crashed with victory in his grasp. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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