WRC Japan: Ogier pips Breen to claim early rally lead

Ogier successfully navigated a tricky opening 2.75km asphalt test held in darkness as Rally Japan returned to the WRC schedule for the first time since 2010.
The reverse pass through Thursday’s morning’s shakedown stage provided plenty of challenges, most notably the deep drainage gullies on either side of the twisty tarmac road.
Eight-time world champion Ogier emerged the quickest …Keep reading