Kalle Rovanpera Takes Lead in Rally Chile

Kalle Rovanpera took the lead in Rally Chile, overcoming thick fog that hindered visibility and affected the competition. After starting Saturday in third place, Rovanpera surpassed his Toyota teammate Elfyn Evans, who had led earlier in the day, to finish with a 15.1-second advantage going into the final stages. The challenging weather conditions led to Evans losing his previous lead, while Hyundai's Ott Tanak remained in third place, 18.5 seconds behind. Sebastien Ogier's hopes for a ninth championship title ended when he retired due to a mechanical failure after hitting a rock. The race has been marked by unpredictable weather and difficult road conditions, impacting tyre strategies and performance. The competition will continue with four remaining stages on Sunday, with Rovanpera aiming to secure victory despite not being in contention for the overall title this season.