The WRC returned to its spiritual home but local hero Kalle Rovanpera was denied by Ott Tanak who delivered a stunning surprise win 🏆 Here’s a review of the highs, lows, turning points, close calls and heartbreak from RallyFinland ⬇️
Victory in Finland driving inferior machinery against the might of Toyota on home soil, and the in-form Kalle Rovanpera, was something special. Hyundai’s Ott Tanak and Martin Jarveoja were simply in a different league in Finland and rightfully deserve the top performer award.
Tanak’s drive was maximum attack from start to finish and reminiscent of a Colin McRae all or nothing approach, and it was the former that won through.The Estonian admitted to his hands shaking after runs through stages, showcasing the incredible commitment to haul the very best from his i20 N that his team-mates Thierry Neuville and Oliver Solberg were unable to unlock.
Rovanpera claimed eight stage wins, including the power stage to showcase his commitment while providing plenty for his fans to cheer. This was a very controlled and mature drive as the Finn extended his championship lead to 94 points over Tanak, who has now jumped Neuville for second in the standings.M-Sport Rally1 debutant Jari Huttunen impressed many running as high as eighth before a fuel pressure problem robbed him of a head turning maiden result.
A glance at the stage winners board highlights Toyota’s speed advantage, with the marque racking up 14 stage wins to Hyundai’s seven. The only thorn in Toyota’s side was Tanak, who spoiled the team’s party.Oliver Solberg’s Rally Finland was over before it had barely begun when he crashed out on the first corner of Stage 2 on Friday. The Swede lost control of the rear of his i20 N through a medium speed left hander and ran wide into a ditch before rolling.
“The last stage [on Saturday] was the worst with the low sun. It was like a mirror, the windscreen, and I needed to slow down many times," he said."I just couldn’t see anything.”Kalle Rovanpera has ridden his luck at times this season but perhaps none more so than the two wild moments he survived in Finland.
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