P1racenews AI automatic summary:
WRC Chile: Tanak masterclass delivers victory for M-Sport
Tanak delivered a brilliant performance to win the rally, securing his second victory of the season. He won seven out of the 16 gravel stages, finishing with a 42.1-second lead over Thierry Neuville. Tanak took the lead early on, briefly dropping to third but quickly regained his position. A key factor in his victory was his strategic decision to use four hard compound Pirelli tyres, which proved crucial in managing the challenging gravel stages. Tanak’s dominance was evident as he consistently posted the fastest times throughout the rally. The remaining podium places were contested between Suninen and Neuville, with Suninen forced to retire after damaging his suspension. Evans finished third, ahead of title contender Rovanpera.
Source: motorsport
