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Elfyn Evans (above) heads into WRC Rally Sweden’s final day on Sunday with a first victory of the season hanging in the balance after his lead over Toyota Gazoo Racing teammate Takamoto Katsuta was…
Elfyn Evans heads into the final day of WRC Rally Sweden with his first victory of the season at risk as his lead over Takamoto Katsuta was reduced to just 3.0s, with Thierry Neuville also in contention. Evans started the penultimate leg with a slight advantage but saw Katsuta close in before extending his lead, only to have it reduced again in the closing stages. Katsuta, seeking his first top-tier win, remained focused on finishing the rally cautiously. Neuville made significant progress to join the lead battle, with Adrien Fourmaux encountering misfortunes and Kalle Rovanpera climbing to fifth after a strong performance. Sunday’s conclusion promises an exciting finale with multiple contenders vying for victory in the challenging conditions of Rally Sweden.