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WRC: Hyundai’s Sordo emerges winner in dramatic Rally of Italy

WRC driver Dani Sordo (ESP) crosses a stream during SS12- Monte Lerno 1 of Rally Italia Sardegna, round 8 of the World Rally Championship [Courtesy]

Spaniard Dani Sordo won the Rally of Italy in Sardinia for Hyundai on Sunday after Toyota’s overnight leader Ott Tanak suffered a steering problem on the final stage and slumped to fifth.

Tanak, who still took over the championship lead from Citroen’s Sebastien Ogier, had been 26.7 seconds clear and heading for his third win in a row going into the final Sassari-Argentiera 2 power stage.

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