0.7 seconds! Not a lot can be achieved in such a short amount of time, yet after 314 km’s of intense driving 0.7 seconds propels Neuville’s championship hopes another 8 points ahead of Sebastien Ogier. Whether this event helps clinch Thierry a debut WRC title is still far from decided but, there is no doubt this event will be remembered by the rally community for years to come.

However battles occurred throughout the field and not all will reflect on this challenging event as fondly so as I attempt to review the driver’s performances UK & Ireland fans may wish to turn away.