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Evans: Catching WRC title favourite Rovanpera is “not impossible”
The championship battle for the World Rally Championship is now realistically between Evans and Rovanpera, with Rovanpera holding a 33-point lead over Evans after his third win of the season in Greece. With three rounds remaining, Rovanpera has the chance to secure a second crown this week in Chile. To successfully defend his championship, Rovanpera will need to win the rally and finish at least third-fastest on the final Power Stage, provided Evans doesn’t score any points. Evans acknowledges that the gap is significant and will need to narrow if he wants a chance at the title, and he is determined to win rallies and keep his hopes alive. The upcoming rally in Chile will offer a relatively level playing field for all competitors, as only one stage from the previous visit in 2019 has been carried over. Both Evans and Rovanpera express their excitement for the event, despite the lack of prior knowledge. The rally will commence on Friday after a shakedown on Thursday, and the WRC has identified China and the USA as key expansion targets.
Source: motorsport
