More than 25% of the stage mileage that makes up the competitive route of this summer’s Secto Rally Finland - round nine of the World Rally Championship - is entirely new compared to last season, organisers have announced.
World Rally Championship leader Kalle Rovanpera raised the spirits – and expectations – of his home fans by going quickest on this morning’s Rally Finland shakedown stage alongside Jonne Halttunen.
World Rally Champion Sebastien Ogier has been handed an €800 fine and a one-minute time penalty by Rally Finland stewards for failing to follow safety protocol.
Elfyn Evans kept a resurgent Ott Tanak at arm’s length during this afternoon's loop at Secto Rally Finland to complete the event's penultimate leg with a 9.1 second lead.
Ott Tanak’s pursuit of a third consecutive Rally Finland victory got off to the perfect start as he set the quickest time on this morning’s shakedown stage.
Top 15 results from Rally Finland, the eighth round of the 2018 World Rally Championship. 1. Ott Tanak EST Toyota Yaris Gazoo Racing 2hr 35m 18.1s 2. Mads Ostberg NOR Citroen C3 WRC +32.7s
Top 15 classification after SS19 from Rally Finland, the eight round of the 2018 World Rally Championship. 1. Ott Tanak EST Toyota Yaris Gazoo Racing 2hr 13m 18.2s 2. Mads Ostberg NOR Citroen C3 WRC +39.0s
Top 15 classification after SS15 at Rally Finland Ott Tanak has strengthened his advantage at Rally Finland by charging ahead on Saturday’s morning loop to take a 23.7s lead on Mads Ostberg.
Top 15 classification after SS5 from Rally Finland, the eight round of the 2018 World Rally Championship. 1. Ott Tanak EST Toyota Yaris Gazoo Racing 27m 22.2s 2. Mads Ostberg NOR Citroen C3 WRC +1.1s
Top 15 classification after SS1 from Rally Finland, the eight round of the 2018 World Rally Championship. 1. Ott Tanak EST Toyota Yaris Gazoo Racing +1m 49.2s 2. Thierry Neuville BEL Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC +0.7s
Keith Cronin: I'm really happy to be back in the battle for the championship. Winning here in Finland means so much to me - especially at my first attempt at the rally...
Sebastien Loeb wins Rally Finland after a good battle with Mikko Hirvonen; Jari-Matti Latvala completes the podium ahead of Petter Solberg and Mads Ostberg
The three Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team Fiesta RS WRCs of Mikko Hirvonen, Jari-Matti Latvala and Khalid Al Qassimi will sport a tasty new livery indeed on the upcoming Rally Finland...