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Your top 10 with 9 laps to go:
1. Bourdais
2. Pagenaud
3. Dixon
4. Sato
5. Hunter-Reay
6. Castroneves
7. Andretti
8. Newgarden
9. Hinchcliffe
10. Jones
1. Bourdais
2. Pagenaud
3. Dixon
4. Sato
5. Hunter-Reay
6. Castroneves
7. Andretti
8. Newgarden
9. Hinchcliffe
10. Jones
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10 LAPS TO GO!
Bourdais' lead is fluctuating around the 2.5s mark. Scott Dixon is running well clear of Takuma Sato, but Sato has to keep an eye on the rapidly advancing Ryan Hunter-Reay.
Hunter-Reay needs a big season after going without a win last year, but he's made six places up in this race and looked quick.
Bourdais' lead is fluctuating around the 2.5s mark. Scott Dixon is running well clear of Takuma Sato, but Sato has to keep an eye on the rapidly advancing Ryan Hunter-Reay.
Hunter-Reay needs a big season after going without a win last year, but he's made six places up in this race and looked quick.
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Motivation for Pagenaud with 13 laps to go?
His team have suggested that Bourdais is running low fuel to the end. It remains to be seen if the Frenchman can catch his compatriot up front as the gap stands at 3s.
His team have suggested that Bourdais is running low fuel to the end. It remains to be seen if the Frenchman can catch his compatriot up front as the gap stands at 3s.
IndyCar
With Power now out of the top 10, it's seven Honda powered cars filling out those positions.
A result in that vein would be a big vindication of Honda's winter work to close the gap on Chevrolet.
A result in that vein would be a big vindication of Honda's winter work to close the gap on Chevrolet.
IndyCar
Will Power's hard work looks to be undone. After running in contention for a podium, he's fallen to 17th and continues to slide down.
Onboards appear to show that he's stuck in gear.
Onboards appear to show that he's stuck in gear.
WRC
The Rally Mexico decider is underway with WRC2 man Eric Camilli into the stage in his Ford Fiesta R5.
IndyCar
As we're getting into the final stages, here is your top 10.
1. Sebastien Bourdais
2. Simon Pagenaud
3. Scott Dixon
4. Takuma Sato
5. Ryan Hunter-Reay
6. Helio Castroneves
7. Marco Andretti
8. Josef Newgarden
9. James Hinchcliffe
10. Ed Jones
1. Sebastien Bourdais
2. Simon Pagenaud
3. Scott Dixon
4. Takuma Sato
5. Ryan Hunter-Reay
6. Helio Castroneves
7. Marco Andretti
8. Josef Newgarden
9. James Hinchcliffe
10. Ed Jones
IndyCar
Could be in for a very close finish. We're now onto lap 93 of 110 and the leading duo are in traffic.
Bourdais only has 2.1s over Pagenaud up front.
Bourdais only has 2.1s over Pagenaud up front.
IndyCar
Andretti in eighth is having to hold his nerve in an onslaught.
Newgarden is right behind and using the push to pass button in his charge.
After him, it's Hinchcliffe, Jones and Rossi in close pursuit.
Newgarden is right behind and using the push to pass button in his charge.
After him, it's Hinchcliffe, Jones and Rossi in close pursuit.
WRC
Here's your running order for the powerstage, four minutes to go:
Camilli
Tidemand
Guerra
Lefebvre
Bertelli
Evans
Sordo
Latvala
Hanninen
Paddon
Tanak
Neuville
Ogier
Meeke
Camilli
Tidemand
Guerra
Lefebvre
Bertelli
Evans
Sordo
Latvala
Hanninen
Paddon
Tanak
Neuville
Ogier
Meeke
IndyCar
Bourdais can now see Pagenaud in his rear view mirror, it's now just 2.6s between the leading duo. It's not so comfortable for the race leader now.
IndyCar
Pagenaud's last lap is three tenths faster than Bourdais and the gap is now 3.5s between them.
Can he maintain that pace and get his title defence off to the perfect start?
Can he maintain that pace and get his title defence off to the perfect start?
IndyCar
So it's now Sebastien Bourdais leading Simon Pagenaud, Will Power and Scott Dixon with 86 of 110 laps complete.
Bourdais is in the hunt for Dale Coyne Racing's first victory since 2014. That would be a dream start to their reunion!
Bourdais is in the hunt for Dale Coyne Racing's first victory since 2014. That would be a dream start to their reunion!
WRC
Less than 10 minutes to go before the Rally Mexico decider. Here's the leading co-driver on the event, PAUL NAGLE, to give you a flavour of what to expect.
SS19 Derramadero
"Starting from the village of Derramadero the stage heads south – using the same road as last year’s 50-miler, but in the opposite direction. It’s very quick and generally quite wide for the most part.
"It gets much twistier as come down towards La Estancia and the junction where we hook up with the El Brinco stage from yesterday.
"The road will be cleaner here, but the bumps, dips and compressions remain a big challenge – as does the big jump close to the finish."
SS19 Derramadero
"Starting from the village of Derramadero the stage heads south – using the same road as last year’s 50-miler, but in the opposite direction. It’s very quick and generally quite wide for the most part.
"It gets much twistier as come down towards La Estancia and the junction where we hook up with the El Brinco stage from yesterday.
"The road will be cleaner here, but the bumps, dips and compressions remain a big challenge – as does the big jump close to the finish."
IndyCar
Sato is slow stopping! He pits from fifth but a wheelnut is preventing his front right from being removed.
That's a blow for the Andretti driver who has driven superbly on the edge of the podiums.
Pagenaud pits on lap 83.
That's a blow for the Andretti driver who has driven superbly on the edge of the podiums.
Pagenaud pits on lap 83.
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Our race leader Bourdais is in for his final stop! Pagenaud takes the race lead on lap 82 of 110.
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Scott Dixon is now in with 30 laps to go, he pits from fourth for his expected final stop.
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Rossi now pits after being convinced to pit.
The American felt he could use up some fuel to aid his next stint ahead of stopping.
The American felt he could use up some fuel to aid his next stint ahead of stopping.
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Scott Dixon is the man to displace Jones, moving to fourth ahead of the Dale Coyne Racing driver.
IndyCar
Pit road is starting to get active, Power has now stopped on lap 79 and should be good to race to the end without a further stop.
IndyCar
Hunter-Reay makes an excellent pass on Hinchliffe for ninth, the battle for fifth in the pack shows no sign of abating.
Rossi now looks to be struggling in 10th, with the team advising him of a puncture.
Rossi now looks to be struggling in 10th, with the team advising him of a puncture.
IndyCar
Into the final 35 laps now and Bourdais remains 7s clear of Pagenaud.
Power is clinging onto third ahead of Sato, an impressive feat considering his fuel saving, and Jones clings to fifth.
Power is clinging onto third ahead of Sato, an impressive feat considering his fuel saving, and Jones clings to fifth.
IndyCar
As we close in on the likely final stops for the IndyCar grid, that battle for fifth continues.
The men with clipboards on the pit wall have plenty to think about.
The men with clipboards on the pit wall have plenty to think about.
IndyCar
There's a train of cars running behind Jones in 5th now!
Over his shoulder Andretti leads Castroneves, Dixon, Hinchcliffe and Ryan Hunter-Reay, with Rossi not too far behind.
Penny for Jones' thoughts right now!
Over his shoulder Andretti leads Castroneves, Dixon, Hinchcliffe and Ryan Hunter-Reay, with Rossi not too far behind.
Penny for Jones' thoughts right now!
IndyCar
That battle for third is heating up, but Sato isn't finding a place to strike on Power.
There's no danger of a similar battle between Bourdais and Pagenaud. That gap is now 7s and looking increasingly comfortable.
There's no danger of a similar battle between Bourdais and Pagenaud. That gap is now 7s and looking increasingly comfortable.
IndyCar
We said that Power needed to get his foot down to catch the top two, but he's now got Sato right in his rear view mirrors in a potential Penske/Andretti battle for the final podium place.
Power is saving fuel and Sato is looking to pounce.
Power is saving fuel and Sato is looking to pounce.
IndyCar
As the podium places are in a bit of a holding position, possibly due to strategy variance on when they will pit for a final stint, there's a close battle on the fringes of the top 10.
Ryan Hunter-Reay is in 10th and 4s clear of Alexander Rossi. But behind the Indy 500 winner is Josef Newgarden, Max Chilton and Tony Kanan and the trio are within 3s of him.
Ryan Hunter-Reay is in 10th and 4s clear of Alexander Rossi. But behind the Indy 500 winner is Josef Newgarden, Max Chilton and Tony Kanan and the trio are within 3s of him.
IndyCar
Bourdais has managed to eke out another strong lead, he's now 6s clear of Pagenaud.
Power has some work to do in order to catch the top two as he's 12s adrift of the reigning champion.
Power has some work to do in order to catch the top two as he's 12s adrift of the reigning champion.
IndyCar
Ed Jones' IndyCar debut is off to a great start in fifth. The Indy Lights champion took advantage of the second full course yellow and has run on the fringes of the podium ever since.
IndyCar
So we're past the halfway point of the race, now lap 60 of 110, and your top 10 is now:
1. Sebastien Bourdais
2. Simon Pagenaud
3. Will Power
4. Takuma Sato
5. Ed Jones
6. Marco Andretti
7. Helio Castroneves
8. Scott Dixon
9. James Hinchcliffe
10. Ryan Hunter-Reay
1. Sebastien Bourdais
2. Simon Pagenaud
3. Will Power
4. Takuma Sato
5. Ed Jones
6. Marco Andretti
7. Helio Castroneves
8. Scott Dixon
9. James Hinchcliffe
10. Ryan Hunter-Reay
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Sato pits from the lead of the race, elevating Bourdais back to the front ahead of Pagenaud and pole man Will Power.
Good recovery from Power after falling down the order after the pit road penalty.
Good recovery from Power after falling down the order after the pit road penalty.
IndyCar
So that means Takuma Sato is our new race leader!
His pace has never been in doubt, but piecing it all together over the course of a race has proven to be a problem for the Andretti racer.
His pace has never been in doubt, but piecing it all together over the course of a race has proven to be a problem for the Andretti racer.
WRC
With the penultimate stage of Rally Mexico completed, here's some times to sink your teeth into.
SS18
1 Meeke 21m53.7s
2 Ogier +6.3s
3 Neuville +12.9s
4 Sordo +20.5s
5 Paddon +20.6s
6 Latvala +23.4s
Overall after SS18
1 Meeke 3h09m27s
2 Ogier +37.2s
3 Neuville +1m23.4s
4 Tanak +2m38.2s
5 Paddon +3m46.1s
6 Latvala +4m56s
SS18
1 Meeke 21m53.7s
2 Ogier +6.3s
3 Neuville +12.9s
4 Sordo +20.5s
5 Paddon +20.6s
6 Latvala +23.4s
Overall after SS18
1 Meeke 3h09m27s
2 Ogier +37.2s
3 Neuville +1m23.4s
4 Tanak +2m38.2s
5 Paddon +3m46.1s
6 Latvala +4m56s
IndyCar
We're starting to see some more cars on pit road aiming to make their race go the distance with just one further stop.
Bourdais has now pitted on lap 55 and he's followed by Pagenaud.
Bourdais has now pitted on lap 55 and he's followed by Pagenaud.
WRC
Meeke completes the penultimate stage and is quickest by 6.3 seconds extending his rally lead to 37.2s. Cracking stuff with that additional weight of an extra tyre in the back of his Citroen C3 WRC.
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