Sébastien Ogier has taken a surprising overnight lead at the Vodafone Rally de Portugal after Ott Tänak's hopes for victory were crushed by a power steering failure late on Saturday afternoon. Tänak, who had led since Friday morning, faced a devastating setback during the rally's longest stage, Amarante 2, dropping over 45 seconds and falling to third place.
Ogier, an eight-time world champion, now leads by 27.6 seconds heading into Sunday's finale, positioning him for a potential record-extending seventh victory at this event. Despite the lead, Ogier expressed mixed feelings, stating, "It’s not the way you want to win any fight."
Kalle Rovanperä moved up to second place, 8.5 seconds ahead of Tänak, while Thierry Neuville climbed to fourth, showcasing the intense competition among the top drivers. The rally continues to deliver unexpected twists, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
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