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Kalle Rovanperä brushed aside Friday’s punishing conditions at Central European Rally as he stormed – literally and figuratively – to
The FIA World Rally Championship crews faced heavy rain and treacherous mud on the rally’s first full day in the Czech Republic. Kalle Rovanperä, the points leader, took advantage of the cleaner road and held a comfortable lead after winning all three morning stages. He continued his dominance in the afternoon, widening his gap even further. Rovanperä is in a strong position to claim his second consecutive WRC title, with Elfyn Evans trailing behind in third place. Thierry Neuville initially led the rally but dropped to third due to car setup and visibility issues. Ott Tänak struggled with his car’s handling and finished fourth overall. Sébastien Ogier’s hopes were dashed early on when he suffered tire damage. Yohan Rossel crashed out in WRC2, while Andreas Mikkelsen lost time after going off the road.
Source: Motorsport Week
