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Gravel Notes Podcast: WRC Sweden review
Lappi secured a remarkable second career WRC victory by conquering the challenging 18 stages that even caught out world champions Rovanpera and Tanak. Evans came in second, trailing Lappi by 29.7s, but emerged as the top points scorer of the weekend gathering 24 points with the new scoring system. M-Sport’s Fourmaux celebrated his first podium finish in WRC as he landed in third place, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career. Neuville, despite finishing fourth, maintained his championship lead with a slight three-point advantage over Evans, amid suspicions of foul play during a controversial moment in stage six. Solberg’s outstanding performance in the WRC2 class, securing fifth place, positions him as a strong contender in the title race, highlighting his potential. This week, Autosport’s WRC reporter Tom Howard teams up with rally journalist Luke Barry to dissect the pivotal events and outcomes from the thrilling Rally Sweden.
