WRC Italy

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14:59 Have you managed to catch your breath back yet? Have a read of our final Rally Italy report where Thierry Neuville claimed a dramatic win over Sebastien Ogier by just 0.7s.

WRC Rally Italy: Neuville beats Ogier to take last stage win

Hyundai's Thierry Neuville overhauled World Rally Championship rival Sebastien Ogier on the last stage in a dramatic conclusion to win Rally Italy by just 0.7 seconds

14:51 Michel Nandan is understandably delighted with Neuville's performance, even if it was nerve-wracking to watch.

"I was nervous already this morning, so this is huge relief as well as delight," he said. "I knew Thierry could do it I was just hoping he would make it. This is great for him and the whole team as we increase our lead in the manufacturers."

14:47 In WRC2 news, Ole Christian Veiby has pulled off an incredible comeback. After dropping time on Friday, he has surged up from eighth to finish second behind team-mate Jan Kopecky! Nicolas Ciamin takes third in his Hyundai, 16.1s behind Veiby.

14:28 Sebastien Ogier is gracious in defeat, and upbeat about his title chances despite Neuville's momentous win.

"I tried everything I could today, but I was always losing a little. I did two mistakes when I went out of the line so that's where I lost it today but there are a plenty of other moments across the weekenjd, like the stall in the superspecial yesterday.

"It's not a panic yet. This was still good points for the championship. I may have lost a battle but I've not lost the war."

14:24 Here is your provisional overall classification after Rally Italy

1. Neuville 3h29m18.7s
2. Ogier +0.7s
3. Lappi +1m56.3s
4. Paddon +2m55.2s.
5. Ostberg +3m10.9s
6. Breen +4m31.7s
7. Latvala +11m22.1s
8. Tanak +12m38.2s
9. Kopecky +13m14.6s
10. Suninen +15m30.4s

14:18 It's all very reminiscent of Neuville's win in Argentina last year. The gap of 0.7s is the same, and he edged out an M-Sport driver to win in the final stage.

14:18 Neuville wins the power stage ahead of Ogier, Tanak, Mikkelsen, Evans and Latvala.

14:17 Ogier comes over and congratulates his rival. Neuville extends his championship lead from 19 to 27 points after taking a maximum score of 30 here.

14:16 Neuville has his head in his hands.

"What an incredible fight," he says, incredulous. "This team are the absolute best. Thank you."

14:16 The Hyundai team go mad in the service area.

14:15 Neuville leaps onto the roof of his car. Incredible scenes!

14:14 What an incredible battle!

14:14 It's a 4m54.4s. Neuville has taken the lead from Ogier in the final stage! He wins by 0.7s!

14:14 Ogier's final split time is in, and he's 1.8s behind Neuville! That's not enough! He needs to find over a second in one split.

14:12 Ogier is now 0.2s behind Neuville. That's still good enough to win, as his gap was 0.8s heading into this one.

14:11 "I had to try, I gave it everything," says Neuville, "I just want to thank the team for giving us this great car. We have to wait for what Seb does now, but there could be consequences after what happened in the last stage."

Neuville is referring to a time card issue Ogier had in the last stage.

14:10 Ogier is 0.7s faster through the first split!

14:10 Neuville is punching the air. He has given this his all.

14:09 It's a 4m52.9s for Neuville. He shaves 1.6s off Tanak's time, but it's all about what Ogier does behind him.

14:08 Neuville is 2.4s up in the final split. This looks good for the fastest stage time but will it be enough to beat Ogier who is soon to start the stage?

14:07 As you would expect, Neuville is on it in here. Quickest through the opening split.

14:06 Lappi meanwhile has been speaking to the end of stage reporters.

"This feels really good after the mistakes we have made earlier in the year. We have had the pace to reach the podium but have made mistakes, so I think we deserve this result Thanks to Janne [Ferm] and the whole team."

14:05 Thierry Neuville has started the stage. The battle for the lead is reaching its crescendo. Just 0.8s separate him and Ogier ahead of this final stage.

14:04 Lappi has done it! His time is only fourth fastest in stage but he has secured his first podium position of the year with third overall.

14:04 Lappi is 3.2s off Tanak through the final split, but he has a podium position in sight so won't be too worried.

14:02 Lappi is through the opening splits and shy of the ultimate pace, but he's looking quicker than Evans and Latvala who currently hold third and fourth fastest in the stage.

14:01 "Obviously we wanted more, things didn't click this week but we wanted a clean rally and we've done that," says Paddon. "It's good to finish that rally after failing to do so the past three years. I'm looking forward to taking more risks on the next few rounds."

14:00 Paddon completes the rally with a time of 5m03.3s, only 0.4s quicker than Ostberg. That secures fourth overall for Paddon in just his third rally this year.

13:58 Paddon has passed the half-way point in the stage, but he's slower than the early runners.

A reminder that Tanak currently holds the fastest stage time and the five bonus points ahead of Mikkelsen, Evans, Latvala and Suninen.

13:56 Ostberg has reached the finish and has claimed at least fifth overall.

"We are friends with the car at the end of the rally," Ostberg says. "I'm happy with a lot of things we have done this weekend, but today was difficult as we have not been comfortable all day."

13:55 With five minute gaps between cars, it's basically one car in the stage at all times at the moment.

13:54 Ostberg is 2.6s slower than Breen at final split, so won't be in contention for power stage bonus points either.

13:52 Ostberg is the next man into the stage, and doesn't look to be pushing in here. His battle for fourth with Hayden Paddon is now all but over, he now needs to get his C3 WRC to the end of the event.

13:51 The Irishman claims sixth overall, but is very emotional at the end,

"I'm sorry," he says, "I shouldn't be sad driving a WRC car but I am. I want to be a winner, I want to be fighting at the very front but it's not coming together at the moment. I know I can get there so have patience please."

13:50 Breen is safely through in 5m01s. That's not good enough for any bonus points.

13:49 Breen is clear of the final split on par with Suninen's pace. He only has a short downhill section to go before he has finished Rally Italy, an event he will be keen to forget.

13:47 Craig Breen is off the pace in this stage. He is quicker only than the Fabia R5 of Kopecky through the opening splits.

13:46 "I stalled the engine, my mistake. I just tried to come in too quick and the ruts were bigger than I expected, just my mistake," says a very subdued Latvala.