🗣️'We are a bit closer [to Ogier] but for sure it has to be a bit tighter I think.' Kalle Rovanpera says his main target is to secure a strong WRC points haul rather than attack for a second consecutive Safari Rally Kenya victory on Sunday ⬇️
The Toyota driver managed to cut into team-mate Sebastien Ogier’s lead on Saturday afternoonOgier had extended his overnight lead to 32.0s heading into the final stage of the loop, but suffered a double front puncture and dropped 15.3s to Rovanpera, who won the test and trimmed Ogier’s lead to 16.7s.
Looking ahead to Sunday final six stages, the Finn’s view hasn’t changed despite the gap to Ogier being significantly reduced.“When it rains here properly it is something different. It was a big job to keep the car on the road even on the straights. Elfyn Evans will start Sunday in third, 16.7s ahead of the fourth GR Yaris driven by Takamoto Katsuta.
“I think all of them want to get to the finish now. Like we have said before, we don’t do team orders and of course I will remind them in the morning that we need to finish.Photo by: Toyota Racing
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