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WRC 2015: Ogier takes third consecutive Rally Sardinia victory

Hyundai driver Hayden Paddon emerges the star of the rally leading the first half decisively, ultimately finishing second

Overdrive|Jun 17, 2015, 16:00:26 IST

A new rally star has been born. Taking full advantage of the circumstances presented, the New Zealander Hayden Paddon led the Sardinia Rally for all except the opening superspecial and the final seven stages, an achievement never equalled by any of his fellow countrymen outside his home territory, and eventually finished second behind the VW of world champion Sebastien Ogier. Paddon’s fellow Hyundai driver Thierry Neuville inherited third place after a troubled event when Mads Ostberg’s Citroen had brake problems and he dropped to fifth. A steady drive to fourth place by Elfyn Evans was the saving grace for a disappointing rally for M-Sport with other team drivers suffering problems. It was a rally full of heartache. Kris Meeke went off the road on the opening gravel stage, Jari-Matti Latvala twice suffered heavily from punctures and ...Continue Reading...

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