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Rovanpera hails "clever" plan to seal faultless WRC Safari win
Rovanpera and co-driver Jonne Halttunen triumphed in the WRC’s toughest event by delivering a flawless performance. They won seven of the 19 gravel stages and were the only Rally1 pair to avoid punctures, accidents, or mechanical issues. Rovanpera strategically built a lead of over two minutes and secured victory by 1m37.8s from Toyota teammate Takamoto Katsuta. This win marked Rovanpera’s 12th career WRC victory and Toyota’s first triumph in the 2024 season. Team principal Jari-Matti Latvala praised Rovanpera’s dominant performance and clever driving approach throughout the challenging Safari Rally. The victory highlighted Toyota’s continued success in Kenya, marking four consecutive wins since the event’s return to the WRC in 2021.
