It has been quite the fortnight for Kalle Rovanpera. Just under two weeks ago he announced plans to leave the World Rally Championship to embark on a bold switch to single-seater racing, with the ultimate goal reaching Formula 1. It’s a story that generated headlines across the motorsport world, and at the Central European Rally Rovanpera created even more headlines as he proved he’s not done with the WRC just yet.
You could be forgiven that after such a monumental announcement the focus could have been on the future rather than the present. However, Rovanpera is not that kind of driver. Sitting 21 points adrift of the championship lead the Finn had a clear plan and executed in typical Rovanpera ‘Full Send’ fashion, claiming a dominant win alongside co-driver Jonne Halttunen. It is a victory that has ensured a fairytale third world title in his final season is now a real possibility.
