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Esapekka Lappi added to his hefty advantage with a clean run through Rally Sweden’s second leg on Saturday as he closed in on his first FIA World Rally Championship victory in six years. By complet…
Esapekka Lappi extended his lead during Rally Sweden’s second leg, moving closer to his first FIA World Rally Championship victory in six years with a clean run on Saturday. He provisionally scored 18 WRC points for completing leg two in front and will add them to his season tally if he finishes the rally under new rules for 2024. Despite early pressure from Takamoto Katsuta, who crashed into a snowbank, Lappi maintained a comfortable lead of 1m31.6s after SS10. Lappi focused on balancing attacking and holding his lead while preserving his tire studs on damaged roads during Saturday’s running. Adrien Fourmaux also excelled, securing second place overall and 15 interim points in the battle for victory led by Lappi.
