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Rally Portugal: Sebastien Ogier Leads WRC Field as Ott Tanak Hits Trouble

Ott Tänak led Rally Portugal since stage two but suffered a power steering failure on stage 17 in Amarante, losing his lead to Sébastien Ogier.
Tänak had built a seven-second lead after a demanding 10-stage Friday leg and maintained pressure against Ogier on Saturday before his mechanical issue.
The failure caused Tänak to drop 45.6 seconds in the 22.10 km stage, lowering him to third overall 36.1 seconds behind Ogier, who then led by 27.6 seconds.
Ogier, a multiple-time world title holder and frequent victor in Portugal, remarked, "It's still not over, tomorrow is a long day," highlighting that the competition remains intense.
This event shifted the rally dynamics, placing Ogier in front and intensifying the fight for podium positions amid a challenging itinerary and tyre struggles.

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