WRC Mexico 2015, Volkswagen extends lead in Manufacturers’ Championship
Hat-trick for the world champions: Volkswagen duo Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) pulled off an outstanding victory at the Rally Mexico. A dazzling display at the third round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) produced win number three of the season and their third success in a row in Mexico. The French pair now has an impressive 27 victories to its name, putting them ahead of rally legend Carlos Sainz and into third place in the all-time winners list. It was the 25th triumph for Volkswagen in its 29th rally with the Polo R WRC. Andreas Mikkelsen/Ola Fløene (N/N) also completed a hat-trick, claiming their third podium finish in a row and climbing into second place in the Driver and Co-Drivers’ Championship.
FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), Rally Mexico – Final Results
| 01. Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F), Volkswagen | 4h 19m 13.4s |
| 02. Mads Østberg/Jonas Andersson (N/S), Citroën | + 1m 18.8s |
| 03. Andreas Mikkelsen/Ola Fløene (N/N), Volkswagen | + 1m 25.1s |
| 04. Elfyn Evans/Daniel Barritt (GB/GB), Ford | + 3m 40.2s |
| 05. Dani Sordo/Marc Martí (E/E), Hyundai | + 5m 01.8s |
| 06. Martin Prokop/Jan Tománek (CZ/CZ), Ford | + 6m 36.1s |
| 07. Nasser Al-Attiyah/Matthieu Baumel (Q/F), Ford | + 14m 52.7s |
| 08. Thierry Neuville/Nicolas Gilsoul (B/B), Hyundai | + 22m 43.3s |
| 09. Nicolás Fuchs/Fernando Musano (PE/RA), Ford | + 22m 49.0s |
| 10. Jari Ketomaa/Kaj Lindström (FIN/FIN), Ford | + 23m 10.2s |
FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), Rally Mexico – Power Stage Results
| 01. Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F), Volkswagen | 6m 50.5s |
| 02. Andreas Mikkelsen/Ola Fløene (N/N), Volkswagen | + 5.6s |
| 03. Thierry Neuville/Nicolas Gilsoul (B/B), Hyundai | + 5.8s |
FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), Overall Standings* Drivers’ Championship
- Sébastien Ogier, 81 points; 2. Andreas Mikkelsen, 47; 3. Thierry Neuville, 35; 4. Mads Østberg, 32; 5. Elfyn Evans, 26; 6. Jari-Matti Latvala, 19; 7. Dani Sordo, 18; 8. Martin Prokop, 14; 9. Ott Tänak, 12; 10. Hayden Paddon, 10; 11. Kris Meeke, 10; 12. Nasser Al-Attiyah, 6; 13. Sébastien Loeb, 6; 14. Yurii Protasov, 2; 15. Nicolás Fuchs, 2; 16. Jari Ketomaa, 1
Manufacturers’ Championship
- Volkswagen Motorsport, 99 points; 2. Hyundai Motorsport, 75; 3. M-Sport, 48; 4. Citroën
Total Abu Dhabi WRT, 42; 5. Jipocar Czech National Team, 20; 6. Volkswagen Motorsport II, 15; 7. Hyundai Motorsport N, 3; 8. FWRT, 1
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