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Heikki Kovalainen scores back-to-back All-Japan Rally titles
Rally driver Heikki Kovalainen came into Rally Hokkaido aiming to defend his 2022 title and had won four out of the previous five rounds. However, he finished in third place in the event, behind two Toyota cars, which secured him the top class JN-1 crown with one round to spare. Kovalainen admitted he was disappointed with his performance on gravel compared to the Toyotas and acknowledged that he needs to work on his driving style to slide the car more. Despite his disappointment, he expressed satisfaction with winning the title against a strong team. Kovalainen also mentioned his plans for the Finnish championship, his remaining events for the year, and his ambition to improve his skills in the future.
Source: Motorsport.com
