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Evans takes Monte Carlo lead from Toyota teammate Ogier

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Evans takes control in Monte Carlo [COURTESY]

Welsh driver Elfyn Evans took over the Monte Carlo Rally lead from Toyota teammate Sebastien Ogier on Saturday, putting himself in pole position to strike an early season blow over the six-time world champion.

Ogier, going for his eighth Monte Carlo win, led overnight but after clocking the quickest time in the 10th stage Evans held a 4.9-second cushion over the Frenchman.

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