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Kalle Rovanperä has become a two-time WRC champion, clinching the title on Sunday after finishing second overall at Central European Rally. By finishing runner-up to Thierry Neuville at this penultimate round, the 23-year-old ensured he can no longer be caught in the 2023 season. Just one year ago, Rovanperä made history when he became the youngest WRC champion ever. Today he stands alongside legendary names like Carlos Sainz, Walter Röhrl and Miki Biasion as a double winner. Entering Central European Rally with a 31-point lead over Toyota Gazoo Racing team-mate Elfyn Evans, Rovanperä simply needed to maintain his advantage to claim the crown. When Evans suffered a dramatic crash on Saturday morning, the path to victory was all but assured. Neuville’s capture of the outright rally victory may have been overshadowed by the champions’ celebrations, but the Belgian’s drive was worthy of high praise. Driving a Hyundai i20 N, Neuville took control on Saturday morning and headed Rovanperä by to claim his 19th career victory on the slippery asphalt roads across Germany, Austria and Czech Republic. Overall classification: 1. T Neuville / M Wydaeghe BEL Hyundai i20 N 2h 52m 2. K Rovanperä / J Halttunen FIN Toyota GR Yaris 3. O Tänak / M Järveoja EST Ford Puma 1m 4. S Ogier / V Landais FRA Toyota GR Yaris 2m 5. T Katsuta / A Johnston JPN Toyota GR Yaris 2m 6. T Suninen / M Markkula FIN Hyundai i20 N 3m Drivers' championship standings (after round 12 of 13) 1. K Rovanperä 235pts 2. E Evans 191pts 3. T Neuville 184pts #WRC #rally #centraleuropeanrally ______ Experience the world of Red Bull Rally like you have never seen it before. With the best rallying videos on the web and original series, prepare for your “stoke factor” to be at an all time high. Subscribe to Red Bull Rally on Youtube: Get the FREE Red Bull TV apps for all your devices: Watch Red Bull TV: Check out Red Bull Motorsports on Facebook: Red Bull Motorsports on Instagram:
