
A stage six puncture could have ruined Thierry Neuville's WRC title hopes: Photo: Luke Whitten
Harry Bates stands to benefit most, but even he had trouble with driveshaft issues, while another hopeful, Steve Glenney, suffered a puncture in his Skoda 'rent-a-drive' R5. But it's Molly Taylor that we're all feeling for. An unlucky landing over a high-speed jump threw the Subaru WRX into a hay bale that was placed in front of a large tree, and the results weren't pretty. Amongst all the drama, it's easy to forget that it's only day one. There is still two tough days to go and anything can still happen. So sit back, relax, and let social media do its thing over the next two action-packed days.⚠️⚠️I reckon some of these drivers will add a 'double caution' over this jump for their 2019 @RallyAustralia notes! #ARC #RallyAustralia pic.twitter.com/VROujtHB5q
— CAMS ARC (@RallyComAu) November 16, 2018

Through all the drama, Mads Ostberg leads Rally Australia for Citroen. Photo: Peter Whitten
SS2 | A big impact for Molly Taylor & Malcolm Read aboard their Subaru. The main thing is, they walked away otherwise unhurt 🙏#RallyAustralia #ARC pic.twitter.com/TFwW6Pp3mu
— CAMS ARC (@RallyComAu) November 16, 2018
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