Kalle Rovanpera Wins Rally Chile, Neuville Leads Championship

Kalle Rovanperä claimed victory at Rally Chile, securing his fourth win of the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship season, finishing 23.4 seconds ahead of teammate Elfyn Evans, who placed second. Ott Tänak, driving for Hyundai, took third but expressed disappointment, noting the challenges he faced throughout the event. Thierry Neuville finished fourth, further solidifying his lead in the championship standings with a 29-point advantage over his rivals. The rally was marked by difficult conditions, including fog and tricky tracks, which impacted drivers' performances. With only two races left in the season, Neuville is on the verge of clinching his first WRC title, while Rovanperä and Evans helped Toyota reduce the gap in the manufacturers' championship. The upcoming Central Europe Rally and Rally Japan promise to be decisive for the championship.