Wales' Elfyn Evans finishes in second place at the opening round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) season in Monte Carlo, while Josh McErlean completes his debut.

Sebastien Ogier staged an impressive comeback on Friday’s leg of the Monte Carlo Rally, the eight-time FIA World Rally Champion (main image) charging from third to first overall in the 2025 WRC

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Sébastien Ogier etched his name further into the history books by claiming a record-extending 10th victory at Rallye Monte-Carlo, the opening round of the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship. (More Motorsport News)

The Frenchman said after the race he was unsure whether he would return in 2026 to try and notch up an 11th win in the foothills of the Alps.

Sebastien Ogier (Toyota) secured victory at the opening round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) season in Monte Carlo, earning an additional eight points on Sunday. Ott Tänak (Hyundai) displayed strong pace throughout the event but ultimately dropped to fifth place on Sunday due to tire selection.

Toyota's Sebastien Ogier boosted his hopes of a record 10th Monte Carlo Rally win by taking over at the top on Friday after previous leaders Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans hit trouble on the icy asphalt stages.

However the drama was turned up a notch in stage six [La Bréole/Selonnet, 18.31km] when Neuville, who was sitting in second spot and 0.8s behind Evans, hit trouble. The stage was