The 2024 World Rally Championship season continues this weekend with round 10, EKO Acropolis Rally Greece.
Championship Rundown
Thierry Neuville still leads the championship as he has since Monte Carlo. The Belgian takes a 27-point lead over Sebastien Ogier into the Acropolis. Ott Tänak sits third in the championship, 31 points behind Neuville and 4 behind Ogier. Elfyn Evans is fourth in the championship. With the Welshman sitting 5 points behind Tänak. Adrien Fourmaux rounds out the championship top five, 23 points down from Evans.
It should be a good battle between Neuville and Ogier at the legendary event. However, they won’t be the only ones hoping for good results this weekend. As this weekend is also the last true chance for Tänak and Evans to get back into the fight. As with three rounds left after Greece, only it will be hard for either to get back into the battle unless Neuville and Ogier each have a bad event down the road. For Tänak and Evans, it’s a bad event to have as your last hope. This is a result of Greece being a rough and unforgiving event. Arguably more unforgiving than the Safari Rally.
Itinerary
Friday
The first day of EKO Acropolis Rally Greece will see drivers’ contest 135.02 km across six stages. With the longest of these stages is the 23.37 km Tarzan stage which will end each loop. While the shortest is the 21.67 km Dafni stage, which is the second stage on each loop. The day features one 30-minute service between loops and a 45-minute service to end the day.
Saturday
The second day will see drivers contest 116.23 km across another six stages. The day’s longest stage is the 28.67 Rengini stage which serves as the day’s open stage and is only run once. The shortest stage is the 1.97 km EKO SSS stage, which will end the day off. Drivers will have to be cautious as there is no midday service. The day ends with a 45-minute service so teams can prepare the cars for the final day of action.
Sunday
The third and final day of EKO Acropolis Rally Greece will see drivers contest 54.05 km across 3 stages. The day’s longest stage is the 18.29 km Eleftherohori stage which is run twice as SS14 and SS15 and will be the Wolf Powerstage. The shortest stage is the 17.47 km Inohori stage which opens the day.