Elfyn Evans and Takamoto Watch brought Toyota a double victory in the Swedish World Rally.
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Toyota Welsh Driver Elfyn Evans On Sunday, celebrate his second victory in the Swedish World Rally. Toyota took a double victory in Swedish snowfalls when the Japanese Takamoto View ranked second. Evans hit me by 3.8 seconds.
Watch went to the top for a moment in the first special stage of the closing day. However, Evans did not be upset, but returned to the bow immediately in the next special stage.
– I made my life difficult in the first special stage of this morning. This was a great battle for victory, Evans said.
Evans rushed a full pot from Sweden when he was also number one on Sunday rally. Evans has opened his season brilliantly. Monte Carlo’s World Championship opener came second and now a victory in Sweden.
Hyundain Thierry Neuville turned third and his teammate Ott Tänak Fourth.
Rovanperä Fifth – “Catastrophe rate on snow”
Toyota as a winner of Swedish for you as a winner’s favorite Kalle Rovanperä Stayed fifth. Rovanperä fell dramatically from the top pace on Friday as he was frustrated with his car’s driveability. Rovanperä eventually bowed to the winner Evans by 32.8 seconds.
– There’s no terrible to tell, this rally was a big disappointment for us. Bad start of the season with new tires, catastrophe rate on snow. It shouldn’t be the case. Hopefully the gravel will start to go, Rovanperä said.
The outcome of Rovanperä can be characterized as a victory when thinking about the entire World Series. Rovanperä finished fourth in the Monte Carlo Rally, which opened the season.
Evans in the overwhelming World Cup leadership
Evans, who had a full 35 points, rose to the top of the World Series as Monte Carlo winner Sebastien’s Ogier was away from Sweden. Evans already have 61 World Championships, while Rovanperä is third with 31 points.
Toyota’s newcomer Sami Pajari ranked seventh. Pajari experienced unfortunate moments as early as Friday morning when the car’s back tire left the rim. Pajari succeeded in Sweden much better than the opening of the season in Monte Carlo.
– Friday’s tire breakdown was a disappointment. Otherwise we got off to a good start, Pajari comments.
Adrien Fourmaux’s colorful Saturday
Hyundain Adrien Fourmaux‘N Saturday became a colorful adventure. The Frenchman had a special blurring at EK 11 when he had to stop to attach his helmet strap.
Fourmaux’s dramatic race day continued with EK 13. The car got deep into the project and forced the interruption. Fourmaux was in sixth place in the World Rally. He returned to the competition on Sunday.