P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Esapekka Lappi and Jonne Ferm held a narrow lead on the first full day of rallying in the Swedish snow,
Throughout the day, constant snowfall created challenging visibility and ever-changing road conditions for all drivers. Rovanperä claimed the first stage win on Friday morning, showing great comfort in the Toyota Gazoo Racing Yaris. Road position played a critical role, with Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe struggling to stay above fifth overall. Stage four saw Rovanperä and Tänak retire after encounters with snowbanks, propelling Katsuta/Johnston into the lead. Lappi fought back and took the lead by the end of the day, closely followed by Katsuta. Saturday promised an intense battle between Lappi and Katsuta, with Fourmaux lagging behind in Rally 1 standings.
