[WRC] Rally Italia Sardinia 2023

**Sergiow** · 27th April 2023, 16:04

It was a real bummer to see Neuville crashing out of the lead in Croatia, but at least he will have a favorable road position for Portugal and Sardinia. And Thierry probably could be joined in Sardinia by Ogier, see
https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/...amme/10460051/

**EstWRC** · 27th April 2023, 20:02

so Ogier confirmed for Sardinia

what a long retirement the guy is having, missed ONE rally

**Hartusvuori** · 28th April 2023, 09:11

Originally Posted by EstWRC

so Ogier confirmed for Sardinia

what a long retirement the guy is having, missed ONE rally

By the time of Sardegna, he has missed two events, but yeah, driving more than many expected.

**Kenneth** · 28th April 2023, 10:34

Well, even with two missed events he is still championship contender... Kalle is in a slump this year, Puma doesn't seem reliable enough for Ott, Neuville is... well, Neuville... Looks like Evans is picking up some pace again, but he have to prove that Croatia wasn't fluke.

So yeah, I'm not surprised that Ogier want to drive as much as possible this year.

**er88** · 28th April 2023, 13:40

Guessing Ogier will go to Kenya as well before having a summer break from the faster rallies. Wonder if he will take a break until the last two rounds? He has always enjoyed tackling a new event, and then Toyota will want him in Japan

**becher** · 28th April 2023, 15:56

Originally Posted by Kenneth

Well, even with two missed events he is still championship contender... Kalle is in a slump this year, Puma doesn't seem reliable enough for Ott, Neuville is... well, Neuville... Looks like Evans is picking up some pace again, but he have to prove that Croatia wasn't fluke.

So yeah, I'm not surprised that Ogier want to drive as much as possible this year.

I wouldn't write Rovanperä off, he had a better Monte than last year, opened the road in Mexico and Sweden and had a puncture in Croatia (were he was fastest on the second and third day). Even if is close at the moment and I might like someone else as champion I'd put my money on Rovanperä.