The ‘temple of speed’ is once again the stage where everything will be decided. The mythical track of Monza hosts this weekend the final event of the World Rally Championship, in which the title will be settled between Sebastien Ogier and Elfyn Evans. A fight in which Dani Sordo can act as a referee, since he will go all out in the last test with the current generation of vehicles World Rally Car (WRC).
As in 2020, the pandemic has allowed the Monza track to change the usual sound of Formula 1 to that of rally cars. The cancellation of Japan forced to look for an emergency exit so as not to leave the World Cup lame, and again it will be the ‘temple of speed’ where everything is decided. Of course, this year with a greater incidence of the alpine sections outside the circuit, and possibly without the snow that then contributed to complicate things even more.
Ogier arrives with everything in favor to be crowned. With a 17-point advantage, it serves him to finish behind Evans to add what would be his eighth and last title, since from next year he will not run the full season. Although the Welshman won and made full with the extra points of the Power Stage, it would be enough for the French to be third to be proclaimed champion and to offer his last title to his co-driver, Julen Ingrassia, who is permanently retiring.
However, Ogier assures that “although the situation is more favorable than last year, It’s not done yet and we have to stay focused. “ Evans for his part acknowledges that “it is good to reach the final round with the possibility of taking the drivers’ title. It’s a long shot but we will do everything in our power. “
And they will have to take into account their rivals, especially to the Hyundai of Thierry Neuville and Dani Sordo, that last year he was third in this appointment. “Monza is always a very enjoyable rally and of course it is a special place for the team, as we won the constructors’ championship here in 2020. Of course, I will do my best to get the best possible result this year. “ affirms the Cantabrian.
Also at stake is the brand title between Toyota and Hyundai, although with remote probabilities for the Koreans, who arrive with a disadvantage of 47 points with a maximum of 52 possible. So much so that the team leader, Andrea Adamo, has even said that “I have a better chance of getting Jennifer Aniston’s cell phone number, to call her, to invite her to dinner and to accept that to win the championship. “Genius and figure.
World of pilots
1. Sebastien Ogier, 204 points
2. Elfyn Evans, 187
3. Thierry Neuville, 159
4. Kalle Rovanpera, 140
5. Ott Tanak, 128
8. Dani Sordo, 63
