Going into Sunday’s final leg at RallyRACC Catalunya - Rally de España, the Wolf Power Stage could prove decisive in whether Ott Tänak wins his maiden WRC Championship this weekend, or if the title outcome will go to the final round of the season, in Australia.

Entering the weekend, Tänak in his Toyota Yaris leads the championship with 240 points, while Hyundai i20 pilot Neuville is on 199. In order to lift the Championship trophy, Tänak needs to finish at least 30 points clear of Neuville.

Entering Sunday, Neuville is leading the rally and should he remain there, will win 25 points.

If Tänak, currently in third, avoids drama to finish second, third or fourth, the bonus points gained by both drivers in the rally-closing Wolf Power Stage will be decisive in whether the Estonian secures the crown or if Neuville keeps the title battle alive until next month’s Kennards Hire Rally Australia.

Assuming both cars reach the Wolf Power Stage unscathed, there are multiple points permutations, meaning a nervous wait for both drivers.

If Tänak ends the weekend exactly 30 points clear of Neuville, he wins the championship. Neuville could match his points tally in Australia but the title would still go to the Estonian by virtue of bagging more victories.

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