We begin our build-up to Rally Italia Sardegna (1 – 4 June) by recalling our top five moments from last year’s dramatic encounter. When Lappi crashed out of contention early on Saturday (see below), Tänak’s chains were released and he went on to record fastest times on six of the day’s seven stages, building a comfortable lead which he then managed to perfection through Sunday. With broken parts scattered across the stage, Lappi’s Italian adventure was over. Neuville’s frustrationsTempio Pausania not only delivered the final blow for Lappi, but also for Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville. Last year in Italy, that was the case for Toyota’s Elfyn Evans. After rejoining the action on Saturday, he pulled over once more – this time with suspension damage.

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