Optimistic pace note caused Rovanpera’s Ypres Rally retirement

The World Rally Championship leader retired from Friday’s action in spectacular fashion when he misjudged a fast left-hander while leading the rally during Stage 2.
Rovanpera ran wide, resulting in his GR Yaris hitting a ditch which pitched the car into a series of frightening rolls, before landing on its wheels. Rovanpera and co-driver Jonne Halttunen emerged from the wreckage …Keep reading