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Pagenaud had been told to save fuel, but with that order lifted he's now set the fastest lap of the race with a 1m02.9207s lap.
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Ogier completes the stage and he's fastest by 6.6s fastest.
However that's likely insignificant as Meeke is flying and well up on the splits.
However that's likely insignificant as Meeke is flying and well up on the splits.
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Pagenaud has made some ground up on Bourdais. He's within a second of the Dale Coyne driver and lurking as the leading duo get onto lap 48.
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Meeke is 8.9s quicker than split three benchmark Ogier, who is also one spot behind him in the overall order.
The Northern Irishman is really putting the rally to bed here.
The Northern Irishman is really putting the rally to bed here.
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Early race leader James Hinchcliffe is another to rue that full course yellow, he's now ninth.
He's behind JR Hildebrand. The Ed Carpenter Racing man will be enjoying his top ten run here, after finally securing a full-time return to IndyCar for the first time since 2012.
The pressure is on though, filling the seat of the impressive Newgarden who has moved to Team Penske for 2017.
He's behind JR Hildebrand. The Ed Carpenter Racing man will be enjoying his top ten run here, after finally securing a full-time return to IndyCar for the first time since 2012.
The pressure is on though, filling the seat of the impressive Newgarden who has moved to Team Penske for 2017.
WRC
Looks like our stage in Mexico is getting dryer and quicker.
Having been a bit off through the stage, Ogier has gone quickest at the final split by a couple of tenths.
That's backed up by Neuville, who goes fastest so far by a mighty 7.6s, despite trailing Latvala at all the splits.
Having been a bit off through the stage, Ogier has gone quickest at the final split by a couple of tenths.
That's backed up by Neuville, who goes fastest so far by a mighty 7.6s, despite trailing Latvala at all the splits.
IndyCar
A.J. Foyt's Carlos Munoz is slowing heavily on track, but just makes it to pit road before the leading cars could be held up.
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Tanak drops in fourth fastest, reflecting his position in the overall order.
He's 5.1s slower than pacesetter Sordo.
In the stage now are Neuville, Ogier and Meeke.
He's 5.1s slower than pacesetter Sordo.
In the stage now are Neuville, Ogier and Meeke.
IndyCar
Rossi and Dixon have been duelling well on the outskirts of the top 10 and it's Dixon who finally wins the battle to go 13th.
That's a battle that in likelihood would have been well inside the top ten, but they were caught out by not pitting before the full course yellow earlier.
That's a battle that in likelihood would have been well inside the top ten, but they were caught out by not pitting before the full course yellow earlier.
IndyCar
Bourdais' lead gap is now just over 3s ahead of Pagenaud.
The 2016 champion has over 5s in hand over third placed Jones, so it's a comfortable second place for the Penske driver.
The 2016 champion has over 5s in hand over third placed Jones, so it's a comfortable second place for the Penske driver.
WRC
Paddon goes second quickest on the stage, just 0.1s slower than team-mate Sordo.
The Kiwi is on course for fifth.
The Kiwi is on course for fifth.
IndyCar
Our race leader Bourdais returned to Dale Coyne Racing after six years away.
The Frenchman could be one to shine in 2017, with his crew including key members from Bourdais’ championship-winning days at Newman/Haas Racing.
The Frenchman could be one to shine in 2017, with his crew including key members from Bourdais’ championship-winning days at Newman/Haas Racing.
WRC
Despite not appearing on the timing screen, Hanninen has made the stage end.
He's only lost 9.4s to Sordo meaning providing he gets through the next stage, he should hold seventh at the end of the rally.
He's only lost 9.4s to Sordo meaning providing he gets through the next stage, he should hold seventh at the end of the rally.
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Kris Meeke, our rally leader, has tied Latvala's first split going equal quickest at that point.
The Northern Irishman is carrying an extra tyre in his car than everybody else, but that doesn't seem to be slowing him down. Maybe his road position further down is helping.
The Northern Irishman is carrying an extra tyre in his car than everybody else, but that doesn't seem to be slowing him down. Maybe his road position further down is helping.
IndyCar
More good news for Honda, meaning they're leading the race on a street circuit.
Has Honda closed the gap on Chevrolet? Remember the aero kits have been frozen for 2017 too which could boost their hopes of closing the gap.
Has Honda closed the gap on Chevrolet? Remember the aero kits have been frozen for 2017 too which could boost their hopes of closing the gap.
IndyCar
It's getting close up front as Bourdais closes in on reigning champion Pagenaud in the lead.
Those two have drawn away from the chasing pack and Bourdais has launched himself into the lead after starting at the back!
Those two have drawn away from the chasing pack and Bourdais has launched himself into the lead after starting at the back!
WRC
Latvala, after being five or so seconds up at every split on Sordo, has completed 2.9s slower than the Spaniard. Odd.
Could rain be influencing the times?
Could rain be influencing the times?
WRC
Sordo completes and he's 13s quicker than Evans.
Latvala is six seconds quicker than Sordo at the final split. He's sixth overall and over a minute behind fifth place Paddon.
Ogier has set the second fastest first split so far, but he's still three seconds slower than Latvala's benchmark. The Frenchman trails Kris Meeke by 30.9s.
Latvala is six seconds quicker than Sordo at the final split. He's sixth overall and over a minute behind fifth place Paddon.
Ogier has set the second fastest first split so far, but he's still three seconds slower than Latvala's benchmark. The Frenchman trails Kris Meeke by 30.9s.
IndyCar
Ed Jones is now third ahead of Marco Andretti, meaning there's two Dayle Coyne Racing cars in the top three.
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Considering our top two, Pagenaud and Bourdais, started 14th and 21st on the grid, that full course yellow was ideal for the duo.
WRC
Good news (or bad if you're Ott Tanak).
Thierry Neuville's first split is competitive and he's 0.5s quicker than the Estonian, who's one spot behind him overall. Neuville is third while Tanak is fourth.
We saw images of Neuville stopped with the bonnet up before the stage, but it appears all is well for now.
Thierry Neuville's first split is competitive and he's 0.5s quicker than the Estonian, who's one spot behind him overall. Neuville is third while Tanak is fourth.
We saw images of Neuville stopped with the bonnet up before the stage, but it appears all is well for now.
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As we go green on lap 31, your new top 10 is as follows:
1. Simon Pagenaud2. Sebastien Bourdais3. Marco Andretti4. Ed Jones5. JR Hildebrand6. Helio Castroneves7. Will Power8. Ryan Hunter-Reay9. Conor Daly10. James Hinchcliffe
1. Simon Pagenaud2. Sebastien Bourdais3. Marco Andretti4. Ed Jones5. JR Hildebrand6. Helio Castroneves7. Will Power8. Ryan Hunter-Reay9. Conor Daly10. James Hinchcliffe
WRC
Paddon and Tanak are both slower than Latvala at the first split by a handful of seconds.
Evans completes and gives us a first stage end comparison. He's 1m44.3s faster than Gorban.
Evans completes and gives us a first stage end comparison. He's 1m44.3s faster than Gorban.
IndyCar
As the car's circulate behind the safety car, it's clear to see the winners and losers.
Dale Coyne Racing have played it spot on, with Bourdais in second and Ed Jones in fourth.
Meanwhile Pigot's slow stop has lost him crucial time, putting him down the order as he sits on pit road.
Dale Coyne Racing have played it spot on, with Bourdais in second and Ed Jones in fourth.
Meanwhile Pigot's slow stop has lost him crucial time, putting him down the order as he sits on pit road.
WRC
No split for Hanninen as of yet so we can't give you that Sordo comparison just yet.
Latvala continues to set the pace, fastest by five seconds at the second split.
Latvala continues to set the pace, fastest by five seconds at the second split.
IndyCar
In come the top seven to pit road, so this is where the pit crew can make a big difference.
It's Scott Dixon who nails the stops and gets himself ahead of the top seven.
It's now Pagenaud and Bourdais at the the head of the queue behind the safety car.
It's Scott Dixon who nails the stops and gets himself ahead of the top seven.
It's now Pagenaud and Bourdais at the the head of the queue behind the safety car.
WRC
The most likely change in the order could come from Sordo.
He's 43s behind Hanninen, but the Finn has been ill. We'll keep an eye on that as the stage progresses.
At the second split, Sordo is just over six seconds up on Evans. Hanninen, Paddon and Tanak are all into the stage now.
He's 43s behind Hanninen, but the Finn has been ill. We'll keep an eye on that as the stage progresses.
At the second split, Sordo is just over six seconds up on Evans. Hanninen, Paddon and Tanak are all into the stage now.
IndyCar
We've got our second full course yellow in St Petersburg, thanks to the debris.
This will make things interesting as half the field has pitted in the last lap, but the top seven have yet to stop.
Mikhail Aleshin and Tony Kanaan look to have made contact and left debris on track.
This will make things interesting as half the field has pitted in the last lap, but the top seven have yet to stop.
Mikhail Aleshin and Tony Kanaan look to have made contact and left debris on track.
WRC
We've got some splits coming in now, it's reportedly raining pretty hard.
Latvala is fastest through so far, a whole five seconds up on Sordo at that point. Evans is a further 0.9s adrift of Sordo.
Latvala is fastest through so far, a whole five seconds up on Sordo at that point. Evans is a further 0.9s adrift of Sordo.
IndyCar
Alexander Rossi, last year's Indy 500 winner, is making some good progress. He's up to sixth and very close to Pigot ahead.
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Reports that Neuville has stopped on the road section with the bonnet up. Hopefully that's a pre-stage change and not an issue for the third-place man. We'll keep an eye on that.
IndyCar
As we pass 20 laps, James Hinchcliffe has extended his lead to 2.5s over Scott Dixon.
Josef Newgarden, one to watch after his switch to Penske, is the first Chevrolet-powered runner in fourth.
This isn't the sort of circuit that favours Honda traditionally, but bodes well. The Japanese manufacturer believes it has closed the gap on Chevrolet after a difficult few seasons.
Josef Newgarden, one to watch after his switch to Penske, is the first Chevrolet-powered runner in fourth.
This isn't the sort of circuit that favours Honda traditionally, but bodes well. The Japanese manufacturer believes it has closed the gap on Chevrolet after a difficult few seasons.
WRC
Predictably, Elfyn Evans has taken half a minute out of Gorban at the first split. The Welshman is in a 2017 car and Gorban is in the older-spec Mini.
More important split comparisons to come...
More important split comparisons to come...
IndyCar
The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed our pole man Will Power isn't in the top 10.
He's served a drive through penalty for hitting pit equipment after his last stop.
Power is 18th, the last car on the lead lap. Not the start he would have wanted.
He's served a drive through penalty for hitting pit equipment after his last stop.
Power is 18th, the last car on the lead lap. Not the start he would have wanted.
IndyCar
Now we're 15 laps in, it's a good time to give you a running order.
1. James Hinchcliffe
2. Scott Dixon
3. Takuma Sato
4. Tony Kanaan
5. Josef Newgarden
6. Alexander Rossi
7. Spencer Pigot
8. Max Chilton
9. Simon Pagenaud
10. Marco Andretti
1. James Hinchcliffe
2. Scott Dixon
3. Takuma Sato
4. Tony Kanaan
5. Josef Newgarden
6. Alexander Rossi
7. Spencer Pigot
8. Max Chilton
9. Simon Pagenaud
10. Marco Andretti
IndyCar
Pigot has made up the most places of anyone to be running in eighth, jumping five places from his starting position.
It's a big year for the Ed Carpenter Racing man, having struggled to kick on in his rookie season last year.
It's a big year for the Ed Carpenter Racing man, having struggled to kick on in his rookie season last year.
IndyCar
One thing to keep an eye on is brake performance. IndyCar switched from Brembo to Performance Friction for 2017.
Most notably we've seen 2016 champion Simon Pagenaud struggling with brake balance, qualifying 14th yesterday. He's now running in 10th behind Spencer Pigot and ex-Formula 1 driver Max Chilton.
Most notably we've seen 2016 champion Simon Pagenaud struggling with brake balance, qualifying 14th yesterday. He's now running in 10th behind Spencer Pigot and ex-Formula 1 driver Max Chilton.
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