Neuville puts Ogier, world champ Tanak in shade in Monte Carlo opener – Saudi Gazette

Neuville puts Ogier, world champ Tanak in shade in Monte Carlo opener – Saudi Gazette

Belgium's Thierry Neuville waves at the departure line for the start of the 88th Rally of Monte Carlo.. GAP, France - Belgium's Thierry Neuville grabbed the lead to edge out six-time world champion Sebastien Ogier and 2019 series winner Ott Tanak on the first day of the Monte Carlo Rally on Thursday.. We might have been able to go faster but the rally has only just started," added Ogier, who is aiming for an eighth victory - and seventh in a row in Monte Carlo.. We faced some tricky conditions on these first two stages, the second stage especially," said Tanak.".