GAP, France: Five-time world champion Sebastien Ogier survived a spin into a ditch as well as illness to maintain his lead in the season-opening Rally of Monte Carlo on Friday (Saturday in Manila).

The French driver, behind the wheel of an M-Sport Ford, had led by almost 34 seconds going into the day’s penultimate stage.

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