Kalle Rovanperä claimed his fourth win of the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) on Sunday, conquering foggy, difficult circumstances at Rally Chile Bio Bío. Driving his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID, the Finnish driver crossed the end line 23.4 seconds forward of team-mate Elfyn Evans, concluding the ultimate gravel spherical of the season.
The eleventh spherical of the championship noticed opponents battling the unpredictable terrain of Chile’s Bio Bío area. Rovanperä, who had initially struggled to adapt to the gravel floor, discovered his tempo on Saturday afternoon. Overcoming dense fog and near-zero visibility, the two-time WRC champion took the lead from Evans, establishing a 15.1-second benefit heading into the ultimate day.
Regardless of the powerful circumstances, Rovanperä remained composed, outperforming Evans on three of the ultimate 4 levels to seal the fifteenth WRC victory of his profession. Reflecting on his triumph, Rovanperä stated, “It feels actually good. Massive because of the crew; the automobile labored completely. The circumstances have been tough all weekend, so the win feels even higher.”
Hyundai Motorsport’s Ott Tänak completed third, 20.5 seconds behind Evans, securing a podium spot in his i20 N Rally1 HYBRID. Regardless of the consequence, Hyundai now trails Toyota by simply 17 factors within the producers’ championship, because of Rovanperä and Evans’ distinctive performances and Sébastien Ogier’s essential Tremendous Sunday factors.
Thierry Neuville, who leads the drivers’ championship, completed fourth, strengthening his lead with a 29-point benefit over Tänak. With solely two rounds remaining, Neuville is in a powerful place to safe his maiden WRC title.
Sébastien Ogier, who was in competition for victory, retired on Saturday as a result of suspension harm. Adrien Fourmaux was the highest M-Sport Ford finisher in fifth, adopted by rising Toyota star Sami Pajari in sixth.
The championship heads to Europe subsequent for the Central European Rally, going down from 17–20 October, because the season reaches its thrilling conclusion.
Rally Chile Last Classification:
- Kalle Rovanperä (FIN) – Toyota GR Yaris – 2h 58m 59.8s
- Elfyn Evans (GBR) – Toyota GR Yaris – +23.4s
- Ott Tänak (EST) – Hyundai i20 N – +43.9s
FIA World Rally Championship Standings (after Spherical 11):
- Thierry Neuville – 207pts
- Ott Tänak – 178pts
- Sébastien Ogier – 166pts
Supply: WRC
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