Why Rovanpera is able to tame WRC Safari Rally stages

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Kalle Rovanpera’s ability to assess conditions in tricky stages is what sets him apart from his World Rally Championship rivals at the Safari Rally, according to Toyota boss Jari-Matti Latvala.

Rovanpera has proved to be the class of the field in Kenya, which is regarded as the most gruelling event on the WRC calendar. The reigning two-time world champion is the only Rally1 driver to avoid punctures or any major delays across the 13 stages to date, which has resulted in a huge 2m08.9s lead over Toyota team-mate Takamoto Katsuta.

” Kalle Rovanperä, Jonne Halttunen, Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Photo by: Toyota Racing Toyota boss Latvala believes Rovanpera is particularly skilled in being able to assess the sections of stages and the risk level he should engage. “You have to build up your own luck, and I think the difference is, Kalle is able to understand the sectors where he can push and where he should take it a bit easier,” said Latvala.

 

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