French driver Sebastien Ogier steers his Volkswagen Polo during the ES4 of the second stage of the 84th Monte Carlo Rally, between Aspres-les-Corps and Chauffayer, on Saturday in Aspres-les-Corps, southeastern France. AFP PHOTO
GAP, France: Triple world champion Sebastien Ogier delighted his hometown crowd by storming to a commanding lead in the Monte Carlo Rally on Friday (Saturday in Manila), boosting his hopes of a fourth win in the storied race.