P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kalle Rovanpera snatched the lead of Rally Chile from his Toyota Gazoo Racing teammate, Elfyn Evans, as dense fog engulfed Saturday afternoon’s stages, turning the battle for victory on the W…
Kalle Rovanpera took the lead of Rally Chile from his Toyota Gazoo Racing teammate Elfyn Evans in challenging weather conditions, transforming the competition for victory in the WRC’s South American leg. Rovanpera will head into the final leg with a 15.1s lead over Evans due to the foggy stages that reshuffled the leaderboard. Evans had a strong start but struggled on the penultimate stage due to low visibility caused by thick fog. The day also saw Ott Tanak in third place and Sebastien Ogier, Toyota’s contender, dropping out of the running after hitting a rock. Rovanpera and Evans shared their struggles with the weather conditions, with Rovanpera emphasizing the difficulty of driving in such conditions. Thierry Neuville and Adrien Fourmaux made significant progress in the standings, positioning themselves for a strong finish in the race.
