2023-11-16 11:05:35
The Hyundai driver beat his teammate Esapekka Lappi (+ 0.7 seconds) and the Estonian Ott Tänak (Ford, +1.4 seconds). The World Champion Kalle Rovanperäwho left at the same time as Neuville, had to settle for sixth place, 4 seconds behind the Belgian.
Thierry Neuville thus becomes the first leader of the Rally Japan, before the second special (23.67 km), which will start at 11:04 p.m. (Belgian time).
22 special stages are on the program for the weekend, ten will be followed live on video on our site and on RTBF Auvio.
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