In a nail-biting show of speed and precision, Kalle Rovanperä narrowly clinched the top spot in today’s Estonia shakedown, edging out teammate Takamoto Katsuta by mere fractions of a second. The high-speed gravel stages challenged even the most seasoned drivers, pushing them to extract every ounce of performance from their Yaris WRC machines. Spectators witnessed an electrifying duel where both drivers demonstrated exceptional car control and split-second decision-making, setting the tone for what promises to be a fiercely competitive rally weekend.

Key contenders’ performance highlights included:

  • Kalle Rovanperä – Established the fastest pace with a time of 7:45.3, capitalizing on flawless cornering and smooth power delivery.
  • Takamoto Katsuta – Showcased consistent lap times and aggressive driving, finishing just 0.4 seconds behind Rovanperä.
  • Local stars – Pushed the limits on familiar terrain, contributing to a highly competitive field.
Driver Team Shakedown Time Gap
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