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Toyota’s Kalle Rovanpera secured victory at Rally Chile on Sunday, mastering dense fog and treacherous conditions (above) to clinch his fourth win of the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship season. D…
Kalle Rovanpera of Toyota won Rally Chile, his fourth victory of the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship season, overcoming challenging conditions with fog and treacherous gravel roads. He drove a Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, beating teammate Elfyn Evans by 23.4s in Chile’s Bio Bio region. Despite a cautious start, Rovanpera found his rhythm and overtook Evans in near-zero visibility on Saturday to secure a 15.1s lead for the final leg. The 23-year-old Finn maintained his lead on Sunday, securing his 15th WRC career win in difficult conditions. Ott Tanak of Hyundai Motorsport finished third, with Toyota closing the gap in the manufacturers’ championship, led by Rovanpera, Evans, and Sebastien Ogier. Thierry Neuville remains the championship leader, with just two rounds left and a 29-point lead over his rivals.
