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Rovanperä’s Thrilling Comeback Shakes Rally Portugal: Ogier’s Lead in Jeopardy!

David Castro by David Castro
May 18, 2025
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Rovanperä’s Thrilling Comeback Shakes Rally Portugal: Ogier’s Lead in Jeopardy!

Kalle Rovanperä (FIN) Jonne Halttunen (FIN) Of team TOYOTA GAZOO RACING WRT are seen performing during the World Rally Championship Portugal in Porto, Portugal on 16,May. 2025 // Jaanus Ree / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202505170589 // Usage for editorial use only //

Kalle Rovanperä Rises to Challenge Sébastien Ogier in Thrilling Portugal Rally Showdown

In a nail-biting finish at Rally Portugal, Kalle Rovanperä has launched a fierce assault on teammate Sébastien Ogier’s lead, setting the stage for a dramatic final day showdown. Despite Ogier maintaining his position at the top of the standings with three stages remaining, Rovanperä’s dominant performance on the Paredes stage has slashed the gap between them to a mere 16.3 seconds.

The competition heated up on Sunday morning as Rovanperä surged ahead, leaving Ogier trailing by 11.1 seconds on the first pass of Paredes. Expressing surprise at his own performance, Rovanperä remarked, “It didn’t feel so good in the car so I’m a bit surprised by the time. I could have been much faster.” Meanwhile, Ogier admitted to playing it safe, saying, “I was not really taking the risk with the banks for punctures.”

As the battle unfolded, former rally leader Ott Tänak, who had slipped from the top spot due to a late power steering failure, made a remarkable comeback, clinching the fastest time in the Sunday rankings, just 1.1 seconds ahead of Rovanperä. With only a 7.4-second gap between them, Tänak is poised to challenge Rovanperä for the second-place spot overall.

The challenging conditions on the stages once again highlighted the impact of road sweeping, with Thierry Neuville and Takamoto Katsuta struggling to match the pace of their competitors. Despite the obstacles, Tänak pushed through, showcasing his determination to make up for lost ground.

Elsewhere in the rally, Elfyn Evans fought to gain ground on his Toyota teammate Sami Pajari, narrowing the gap between them significantly. With each driver vying for supremacy, the competition intensified as the race unfolded.

As the rally entered its final stages, every second became crucial in determining the ultimate victor. With drivers pushing themselves to the limit and battling against the elements, Rally Portugal proved to be a thrilling spectacle of skill and determination on the challenging Portuguese terrain.

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