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march 31, 2019 - Citroen Racing

A fourth consecutive podium for the C3 WRC as Ogier - Ingrassia finish as runners-up in Corsica

Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia’s stubborn, never-say-die attitude helped them secure their third podium of season in #Corsica and the fourth top-three finish in as many races this year for Citroën Total World #rally Team. Their hard- earned second place took them to within two points of the top of the drivers’ world championship. Meanwhile, Esapekka Lappi and #janneferm finished sEventh overall, both helping to consolidate Citroën’s second place in the manufacturers’ standings and racking up important miles in the #C3 #WRC at an all-asphalt #Event.

  • Beginning the day with just a 5.1s lead over their closest challengers, Sébastien Ogier and #JulienIngrassia immediately secured third place by extending their advantage to almost thirty seconds by the end of SS13, the first and longest stage (31.85km) of the day. On the Power Stage, contested in the idyllic setting of Fango valley, with the crystal blue water of the Mediterranean forming a magnificent backdrop, the French crew once again showcased their fighting spirit to grab the fifth fastest time and collect a bonus point, whilst an unexpected final- stage incident resulted in them being promoted to second position. They therefore closed to within just two points of the world championship leader, meaning they won't be opening the road at the next round of the #WRC, in Argentina (25-28 April).


  • Having struggled with some set-up issues on the opening leg, and unable to make proper corrections due to there being no mid-leg service, the six-time world champions made the best of the situation by ending the day sixth overall, just 10.2s adrift of fourth place. They then produced a heroic effort the next day on both runs on the brand new Castagniccia stage. They used all of their attacking instincts on the dirty, worn roads and their ability to have good pace notes for the first pass at full speed, managing to grab the third fastest time on the first run and then the second fastest time on the repeat. These two performances in particular enabled them to move onto the podium with just the short final stage to go.

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