India, Oct. 12 -- To give you an idea about just how close 2020 Rally Italy was, the top three podium places were covered within 6.1 seconds, the smallest margin ever in WRC history.
Hyundai's reserve pairing - Dani Sordo and Carlos Del Barrio - driving only their second WRC rally this year, emerged victorious in Italy and claimed their second consecutive Rally Italy title. The duo was able to fend off a supreme attack from Hyundai teammate Thierry Neuville and Toyota driver Sebastien Ogier, who finished second and third, respectively. Despite Sordo starting the final day with a lead of 27.4 seconds over Ogier, the top three finishers were within 6.1 seconds in total, making it one of the closest finishes in WRC history. Behind Ogier, his ...