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Kalle Rovanperä and Jonne Halttunen finally won Rally Finland, laying to rest the ghost of last year when they crashed out on the penultimate stage. It was a scintillating final Wolf Power Stage which Rovanperä won by two seconds from Takamoto Katsuta and Sebastien Ogier. The Finnish wunderkind took the Super Sunday bonus points and […]
Kalle Rovanperä and Jonne Halttunen emerged victorious in Rally Finland, putting to rest the haunting memories of last year’s crash on the penultimate stage. Rovanperä showcased exceptional performance in the final Wolf Power Stage, clinching victory by a mere two seconds over Takamoto Katsuta and Sebastien Ogier. The young Finnish talent secured Super Sunday bonus points, propelling him to second place in the championship standings, just three points behind Elfyn Evans, who regained the lead after Ott Tanak’s tumultuous weekend. Tanak faced issues with a delaminated tire and a high-speed spin on the last stage, while Adrien Fourmaux retired close to the finish line to prevent further damage to his car. Toyota dominated the top five spots, with Elfyn Evans finishing fourth and Sami Pajari coming in fifth, marking only the second time in history that a team achieved such a feat. Thierry Neuville finished sixth overall, and Roope Korhonen secured his first WRC2 victory. For a comprehensive recap of the record-breaking rally, check out Motorsport Monday to dive into the details of Rovanperä’s remarkable 129.9km/h average speed.
