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WRC Chile: Five things you may have missed
The outcome of Rally Chile demonstrated the crucial role of tyre decisions, with M-Sport and Ott Tanak making the right call. While Toyota’s decision to opt for soft rubber proved to be incorrect, M-Sport’s strategy of using at least four hard compounds paid off. Tanak’s tyre-saving masterclass led to a convincing victory over Thierry Neuville, ending M-Sport’s eight-month winless streak. However, the WRC title race is still on, with Toyota’s Kalle Rovanpera and Elfyn Evans competing for the championship. Rovanpera faced challenges due to the road cleaning effect in Chile but managed to finish fourth, while Evans suffered a setback after choosing the wrong tyres. Despite the reduced gap, the championship is still wide open with two rounds remaining.
Source: motorsport