Rovanpera's domination of WRC Rally Estonia reminded Toyota boss Latvala of Sebastien Loeb's Corsica win in 2005.
Kalle Rovanpera’s Rally Estonia domination was like Sebastien Loeb in his prime, according to Toyota World Rally Championship boss Jari-Matti Latvala.Rovanpera produced arguably the most crushing WRC victory of his career to date to defeat Hyundai'sThe reigning world rally champion emerged in the rally lead on Friday despite opening the road. He then went unbeaten across Saturday and Sunday, racking up 13 consecutive stage wins mirroring similar displays by nine-time world champion Loeb.
"The way I see it was that Kalle and Jonne were in a flow zone," said Latvala."To get in that zone is something that comes naturally when you are doing things very well. It just happens. Podium: Winners Kalle Rovanperä, Jonne Halttunen, Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, second place Thierry Neuville, Martijn Wydaeghe, Hyundai World Rally Team Hyundai i20 N Rally1, third place Esapekka Lappi, Janne Ferm, Hyundai World Rally Team Hyundai i20 N Rally1When asked to explain his performance, Rovanpera said it was"really simple" and put it down to confidence behind the wheel of his GR Yaris.
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