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Hyundai’s Esapekka Lappi stayed out of the snow banks on a challenging and drama-filled opening leg of WRC Rally Sweden to lead by a slender 3.2s at Friday’s overnight halt. Lappi (above), making h…
Hyundai’s Esapekka Lappi leads WRC Rally Sweden by 3.2 seconds after a challenging first leg. Lappi focused and closed the gap on Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Takamoto Katsuta during the afternoon loop. The Finn took the rally lead after a strong performance in the snowfall. Adrien Fourmaux is on course for a provisional podium finish for M-Sport Ford, with Oliver Solberg leading WRC2. Thierry Neuville faced issues but gained time back due to a fuel pressure problem. The heavy snow made driving difficult, affecting visibility and creating tough conditions for the drivers.
