Rovanpera Extends Lead in Rally Finland Showdown

Kalle Rovanpera leads Rally Finland after extending his advantage through Saturday, surviving a slow puncture and outpacing Hyundai's Adrien Fourmaux. Toyota drivers dominated, securing the top five positions by the end of Saturday, while Hyundai faced major setbacks with Thierry Neuville and Ott Tanak suffering punctures and penalties. Ott Tanak incurred a five-minute penalty, causing him to drop down the order and putting Elfyn Evans in a position to potentially take the championship lead. Rovanpera, despite discomfort with his car, demonstrated determination and strategic driving on challenging gravel stages. With only the final day remaining, Rovanpera is poised for his first home victory in front of Finnish fans. The rally has been marked by intense competition, unpredictable conditions, and high stakes for the championship battle.