The 2026 ΕΚΟ Ράλλυ Ακρόπολις concluded with a dramatic victory for French driver Sébastien Ogier, who claimed his second win at this event after a 15-year hiatus. Driving a Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, Ogier started the final day behind by 4.1 seconds but overcame this deficit, skillfully taking the lead and finishing ahead of rival Thierry Neuville. Neuville, who was also a contender for the championship, fell short after facing challenges in the latter stages of the race.
At the same time, Greek driver Giannis Plagos made a notable impression by securing the title of the top Greek participant for the second consecutive year while driving a Skoda Fabia RS Rally2. Despite technical difficulties, including a gearbox problem on the final day, Plagos successfully held off competition from fellow Greek driver Nontas Karanikolas, who was behind him in a Ford Fiesta Rally2.
The rally kicked off with an exciting opening stage held at the Ellinikon Sports Park, where 57 teams from 24 countries participated. This event, highly regarded as a premier motorsport competition, continues to draw significant attention and enthusiasm from both local and international fans.
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