SYDNEY - Belgian driver Thierry Neuville holds the edge over his rivals in the race for the runner-up spot behind new world champion Sebastien Ogier heading into this week's Rally Australia. That rests between Hyundai Motorsport's Neuville, Norwegian Andreas Mikkelsen in a Volkswagen and Hyundai’s other drivers Hayden Paddon and Dani Sordo. Neuville holds a handy points break over Mikkelsen in second place in the championship with Paddon also in contention. We will try to keep it safe, but still go fast and get some important points for second place." "We have a lot of New Zealand fans coming over for the rally and a lot of Australian supporters too, so I’d like a podium finish," he said.

Source: Bangkok Post November 16, 2016 03:48 UTC