P1racenews AI automatic summary:
WRC Sweden: Lappi snatches lead from Katsuta to end “crazy” Friday
Lappi secured three stage wins in challenging snowy conditions, taking a 3.2s lead after eight stages, surpassing Katsuta. Rovanpera crashed, Tanak retired due to snowbanks, with Solberg impressively in third overall. Fourmaux finished fourth, Evans fifth, and Neuville faced fuel pressure problems, falling to eighth. Rally2 cars excelled in the heavy snow, with Linnamae winning stage five in the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2. Katsuta described the difficulty of finding grip in the snowy, slick conditions, while Neuville faced issues and penalties in stage six. The competition continued to be intense as the rally progressed, with challenging conditions testing the drivers’ skills and resilience.
