P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Rovanpera focused on Evans head-to-head, not WRC victory in Chile
The reigning world champion, Kalle Rovanpera, has a chance to win a second consecutive world title this weekend, but he considers his chances to be small. Rovanpera currently holds a 33-point lead over his Toyota teammate, Elfyn Evans, with three events left in the season. In order to defend his title, Rovanpera would need to win the rally and finish at least fourth on the final Power Stage, if Evans doesn’t score any points. Rovanpera will face the challenge of opening the roads as the championship leader. The rally will provide a level playing field, with only one stage retained from its previous visit in 2019. Additionally, Toyota could secure a third consecutive manufacturers’ crown if they outscore Hyundai by 13 points. The team believes that the drivers’ title fight between Rovanpera and Evans will help them in the constructors’ battle, as neither driver wants to risk crashing out. The rally begins on Friday with the first stage starting at 12:35 BST.
Source: motorsport
