Rallying-Ogier in control after dominant Monte Carlo Friday

FILE PHOTO: FIA World Rally Championship - Rally Sweden - Stage 7 of Second Round - Torsby, Sweden - February 15, 2020. Sebastien Ogier of France (Toyota Yaris WRC) speaks to the media. TT News Agency/Micke Fransson/via REUTERS

(Reuters) - Eight-times world champion Sebastien Ogier enjoyed a commanding lead in the season-opening Monte Carlo Rally after a dominant Friday in the French Alps.

Ogier, who is competing only part-time in this year's championship, won four of the day's six stages to build a 36 second buffer to Toyota team mate and reigning champion Kalle Rovanpera.