Coronavirus: the rally in Mexico will not come to an end

In turn, the World Rally Championship is overtaken by the global Covid-19 pandemic. The organizers of the Rally of Mexico announced the end of the event at the end of the second day. The specials which must take place in the night from Saturday to Sunday will therefore be the last. The final classification will be established at the end of SS21.

"Given that many countries impose travel restrictions, all parties have agreed that officials, competitors and team employees must be able to return home safely and in a timely manner ... more than 75% of the rally's competition distance has been completed, full points for the FIA ​​World Rally Championship will be awarded, ”said the press release. Friday, the Rally Argentina, fourth meeting of the season (April 23-26), was postponed.

A first victory for Ogier in sight with Toyota

Sébastien Ogier could therefore sign his first victory under the colors of Toyota if he manages to maintain his lead in the last six stages of the second stage. The Frenchman increased his lead to 28''3 over Finnish Teemu Suninen (M-Sport Ford) at midday. Estonian Ott Tänak (34''9), reigning world champion, meanwhile dispossessed 3rd place Briton Elfyn Evans (44''3), current leader in the driver classification.

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