20-year-old Rovanpera makes history as youngest ever WRC winner
Finland's Kalle Rovanpera has become the youngest winner in World Rally Championship history after scoring a breakthrough victory at Rally Estonia on Sunday.
Finland's Kalle Rovanpera has become the youngest winner in World Rally Championship history after scoring a breakthrough victory at Rally Estonia on Sunday.
The 20-year-old Toyota driver completed Sunday's final three stages to finish 59.9 seconds ahead of his nearest rival Craig Breen.
Fittingly, Rovanpera assumes the mantle of youngest ever WRC winner from his Toyota team boss Jari-Matti Latvala, who won in Sweden in 2008 at the age of 22.
Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville boosted his overall title bid by taking the final podium position ahead of championship leader Sebastien Ogier in fourth.
Elfyn Evans, who lies second in the championship standings, finished in fifth spot.
Published By : Associated Press Television News
Published On: 19 July 2021 at 14:54 IST