The gifted Kalle Rovanperä

At the end of a rally that he crushed with his talent, Kalle Rovanperä – co-driven by Jonne Halttunen – became at 22 years and 1 day the youngest world rally champion in history.

Published on 04/10/2022 à 09:43

Loïc ROCCI

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The gifted Kalle Rovanperä

Kalle Rovanperä is the 2022 WRC World Champion © Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT

Had doubt really finally set in for Kalle Rovanperä? Since the young Finn started the rounds with the possibility of being dedicated to it, was he less calm than usual because of the stakes? In Finland, in Ypres and recently in Greece, his performances had been less spectacular than at the start of the season, but it seems that this idea of ​​"doubt" or "fear of conclusion" comes mainly from those who wanted the suspense drags on. Kalle Rovanperä never felt the threat of losing this superbly constructed title. Gamberge is not his style. Perhaps it is because of his young age, but he never burdens himself with these kinds of considerations. The way he handled the rally of New Zealand until his coronation demonstrates this. The Finn had come to aim for victory, not to play the grocery store by seeking to score the 8 points necessary to succeed Sébastien Ogier. Au terme d’une saison où il a largement dominé, l’autorité avec laquelle il est allé décrocher ce succès donne en

Loïc ROCCI

Journalist specializing in rallying past, present and future... and with a southern accent

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