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Ogier maintains title charge with Rally Turkey win

Sebastien Ogier in action during the World Rally Championship in Turkey
Sebastien Ogier in action during the World Rally Championship in Turkey

Sebastien Ogier won the Rally Turkey to boost his hopes of a seventh straight World Rally Championship title.

Ogier finished 34.7 seconds ahead of Citroen Racing team-mate Esapekka Lappi to claim his first victory since March and close the gap on championship leader Ott Tanak to 17 points.

Lappi survived a half-spin in the penultimate test to hold off Andreas Mikkelsen, whose third-placed finish helped Hyundai Motorsport extend its lead over Toyota Gazoo Racing in the manufacturers' standings. 

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