Neuville wins WRC Rally Portugal after late Ogier puncture

Thierry Neuville and Hyundai ended their FIA World Rally Championship win drought after a penultimate-stage puncture dashed Sebastien Ogier’s hopes of a record-extending eighth Rally Portugal victory.

Posted on May 10, 2026 by ApexF1

Thierry Neuville and Hyundai ended their FIA World Rally Championship win drought after a penultimate-stage puncture dashed Sebastien Ogier’s hopes of a record-extending eighth Rally Portugal victory.

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