Rally Sweden 2020

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Here is the state of the Drivers' championship, with a perfect tie between Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans, and the state of the Manufacturers' championship:

Manufacturers' Championship: 

 

 

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Evans: “I made a big effort to fit into the team. This is an excellent result. »

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Here is the final general classification of this event:

 

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They didn't steal it. Sole leaders of the 2020 Rally Sweden from the first special on Friday morning, Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin (Toyota) won the second round of the World Rally Championship (WRC). 

Victory in this Power Stage went to rookie Kalle Rovanperä (Toyota). The 19-year-old Finn took the opportunity to overtake Sébastien Ogier in the final special. The Frenchman must be content with fourth place overall.

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Power Stage ranking:

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Elfyn Evans drove relatively quietly (6th, 9″1 behind Kalle Rovanperä) but he won the 2020 Rally Sweden! 

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Elfyn Evans does not seem to attack too much. He will ensure victory.

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Ott Tänak finished with the 4th best time, 4″6 behind Kalle Rovanperä.

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After 19 km, Ott Tänak does not hold the best time at 4″6.

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Ogier: “It was a difficult weekend. At least we will have a good starting position in Mexico. »

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Kalle Rovanperä finishes ahead of Sébastien Ogier in third place in the Swedish Rally! Sébastien Ogier finished 3″9 behind the Finn in this special.

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Sébastien Ogier lost 4″ on Kalle Rovanperä in the 3rd intermediate! 

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Ott Tänak achieves the best performance after 5,22 km for 7 tenths over Sébastien Ogier.

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Leader Elfyn Evans set off.

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Kalle Rovanperä obtains the best provisional time with 3″7 ahead of Thierry Neuville.

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After 10,43 km, Kalle Rovanperä passes Sébastien Ogier… by 2 tenths! 

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The Frenchman is only 5 tenths ahead of the Finn in the general classification for third place.

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Sébastien Ogier is on the attack. There are no team orders within Toyota Gazoo Racing because Kalle Rovanperä narrowly missed leaving the track at high speed!

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Lappi: “It’s very complicated. There is a lot of mud, I was unable to control the car in these conditions. »

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With a missing right mirror, Esapekka Lappi only loses 3″1 and thus retains his fifth position in the general classification by 1″4.

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