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Esapekka Lappi is a winner again in the FIA World Rally Championship on the back of a controlled but fine fast-paced display of ice and snow driving aboard his Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid. His Rall…
Esapekka Lappi, driving his Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid, won Rally Sweden after a gap of over six years since his first WRC victory in 2017, breaking the record for the longest gap between wins in the championship. This marked the 29th triumph for Hyundai in the WRC, making Lappi the fifth driver powered by Hyundai to win a round. Lappi, alongside co-driver Janne Ferm, controlled the final leg to secure victory, while Elfyn Evans took second place for Toyota and Adrien Fourmaux clinched his first WRC podium for M-Sport Ford. Thierry Neuville fought back to finish fourth despite fuel pressure issues and grip problems, keeping the championship battle close with Evans.
