Lappi was also fast on his debut in home rally but where he is now -nowhere. With current rules everyone can be fast for a while on his favorite event. But for the championship you need versatility.
Nowhere? Sure? IIRC he was the highest placed Toyota in Sweden (at least he was at one point)
The spare engine Tanak's using also has an issue, so he's retired again in order to protect it.
Explaining that decision back in Concepción, Tänak said: “By regulation you’re allowed two engines...
Maybe Katsuta should try to be competitive there. There he could achieve more than he ever will be in WRC
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