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Local hero Kalle Rovanpera (above) held an 8.0s WRC Rally Finland lead on Friday night after an incident-filled opening leg ended with Toyota Gazoo Racing locking out the top-three places. The two-…
Local hero Kalle Rovanpera led the WRC Rally Finland by 8.0s on Friday night, with Toyota Gazoo Racing occupying the top three spots. The Finnish driver had a strong performance, with Elfyn Evans and Sebastien Ogier following closely behind. Rovanpera, a part-time racer in 2024, aims to secure his first victory at his home rally. Hyundai faced setbacks with crashes, including Ott Tanak’s forced retirement after a roll. Despite challenges, Rovanpera remains optimistic about the upcoming stages and the tight competition. With two more days to go, the battle for victory in the “Finnish Grand Prix” is expected to intensify.
