Following damage from a high-speed roll on Stage 5 of Rally Sweden, Toyota driver Katsuta has pulled out of the WRC event.
The Japanese driver, competing in his first event as a factory pilot, had been running in fifth position having ended the morning loop by winning Stage 4, before midday service.
The car suffered heavy damage, losing the entire rear wing in addition to suffering damage to the front. Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston were able to reach the stage end but lost 53.4s in the process.
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