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Rovanperä Extends Lead with Near-Perfect Run at Rally Islas Canarias

Toyota's Kalle Rovanperä dominates with 12 stage wins, while Hyundai struggles with technical challenges on the WRC's newest asphalt event.

Overview

  • Kalle Rovanperä leads Rally Islas Canarias by 45.2 seconds after winning 12 of 13 stages, showcasing exceptional control and pace on the smooth asphalt roads.
  • Toyota Gazoo Racing holds four of the top five positions, with Sébastien Ogier in second and Elfyn Evans in third, cementing the team's dominance in the event.
  • Hyundai Motorsport faces significant performance deficits due to tyre and differential issues, with Adrien Fourmaux leading their trio in fifth place.
  • Hyundai's technical director has not ruled out deploying their final homologation joker to address the car's limitations but has yet to confirm such a move.
  • In the WRC2 class, Yohan Rossel maintains an 18.8-second lead, positioning himself for a likely class victory heading into Sunday's final stages.