World Rally Championship drivers have given Rally Sweden’s new base in Umea the thumbs up, with Toyota Gazoo Racing Team Principal Jari-Matti Latvala praising the “good job” by organisers.

A measured performance on the final day of Rally Sweden earned Toyota’s Kalle Rovanpera and Jonne Halttunen their third World Rally Championship career victory.

Kalle Rovanpera says he is clear in his own mind how he must approach the final day of Rally Sweden if he is to secure a third World Rally Championship career victory.

Kalle Rovanpera leads the second round of the World Rally Championship at the overnight halt after successfully capitalising on his favourable road position during the penultimate day of Rally Sweden.

Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville struck right at the death on the opening day of Rally Sweden to claim the overnight lead of an event he last won in 2018.

World Rally Championship leaders Kalle Rovanpera and Jonne Halttunen set the benchmark on today’s Rally Sweden shakedown stage.