Kalle Rovanpera in Rally Finland

Sebastien Ogier claimed an unexpected victory at Rally Finland after his Toyota teammate Kalle Rovanpera crashed out while leading by 45.8 seconds on the penultimate stage. Rovanpera's hopes for a home win ended when he clipped a rock, causing his car to roll, which allowed Ogier to secure his 61st WRC victory, his second in Finland since 2013. Thierry Neuville finished second, while M-Sport's Adrien Fourmaux took third. Ogier expressed mixed emotions about the win, lamenting Rovanpera's misfortune, and noted the impact on the drivers' championship standings, where he now trails Neuville by 27 points. The events also affected the manufacturers' championship, with Hyundai extending their lead over Toyota from one to 20 points. This rally's drama has set the stage for a competitive season ahead.