The 2023 World Rally Championship (WRC) title race has taken an exciting turn as Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville extends his lead over Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier, despite Ogier’s victory at Rally Finland. With the championship now entering its crucial stages, the battle between Neuville and Ogier promises to be a thrilling one as both drivers fight for the prestigious world title.
Browsing: Rally Finland
The 2024 WRC Secto Rally Finland was a rollercoaster of emotions for Toyota Gazoo Racing, with the team enduring a nightmare Sunday that saw their hopes for victory slip away in dramatic fashion. Kalle Rovanperä and Elfyn Evans both crashed out, paving the way for the unlikely pairing of Sebastian Ogier and Vincent Landais to take an unexpected victory.
Sebastien Ogier claimed victory at the dramatic Rally Finland in the 2023 WRC season, after long-time leader Kalle Rovanperä dramatically rolled out of the lead. The veteran French driver produced a strong drive to claim his third win of the season, while Thierry Neuville and Adrien Fourmaux secured podium finishes.
Reigning WRC champion Kalle Rovanpera and Elfyn Evans crash out of Rally Finland, handing the lead to Sebastien Ogier and boosting Thierry Neuville’s championship challenge. This dramatic turn of events has shaken up the WRC standings with four rallies remaining.
Kalle Rovanpera, the two-time World Rally Championship (WRC) champion, has taken the rally world by storm at the prestigious Rally Finland. Rovanpera’s impressive performance on the legendary Ouninpohja stage has opened up a commanding lead, putting him on course for his first-ever Rally Finland victory.
Kalle Rovanperä and Jonne Halttunen have taken a commanding lead on the opening day of the Secto Rally Finland, the ninth round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). The Finnish duo ended Friday’s nine stages with an impressive eight-second advantage over their Toyota teammates Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the rally over the weekend.
Sami Pajari, the young Finnish driver contending for the WRC2 title, has secured a remarkable maiden WRC stage win at the iconic Rally Finland, beating eight-time world champion Sebastien Ogier in the process. This milestone achievement has firmly placed Pajari on the map as a rising star in the world of rallying.
Reigning World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanpera led a Toyota 1-2-3 at the grueling Rally Finland, making a strong start to his bid for a maiden WRC home win. Running a part-time program, the Finnish phenom tamed the challenging wet conditions to finish 8.3 seconds ahead of title contender and teammate Elfyn Evans.
In a major blow to Ott Tänak’s Dakar Rally title hopes, the Hyundai driver has been forced to retire from Rally Finland following a dramatic crash during Friday’s stage. The incident resulted in significant damage to Tänak’s car and left his co-driver requiring hospital observation, dealing a serious setback to the team’s championship ambitions.
Toyota has made a strategic move in its 2023 WRC driver lineup, with rising star Sami Pajari set to make his highly anticipated Rally1 debut at his home event, Rally Finland. This change in schedule promises to add an extra layer of excitement for car racing enthusiasts closely following the WRC championship.