Back to back WRC Champions 🏆 Central European Rally Sunday Recap

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 57.6sec 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 39.9s
2. K Rovanperä / J Halttunen FIN Toyota GR Yaris +57.5s
3. O Tänak / M Järveoja EST Ford Puma +1m 52.8s
4. S Ogier / V Landais FRA Toyota GR Yaris +2m 8.6s
5. T Katsuta / A Johnston JPN Toyota GR Yaris +2m 48.3s
6. T Suninen / M Markkula FIN Hyundai i20 N +3m 6.3s
Drivers' championship standings (after round 12 of 13)
1. K Rovanperä 235pts
2. E Evans 191pts
3. T Neuville 184pts
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[@RedBullRally]

What did you think of the new Central European Rally?

[@Vemppu_Lutku]

looked quite fun, cant wait to try them in the upcoming wrc game

[@MietoK]

Too much travelling between the stages

[@eni3995]

Organization was a mess in some parts

[@anaconda6147]

Great atmosphere!

[@bogged2theeyeballs695]

I won't be at all surprised if Kalle becomes triple World Champion next year. His maturity and skill in the worst rally conditions are next level.

[@elcookiemonsteru]

I won´t be surprised if he breaks Loeb record on number of titles...Kalle have the skill at a very young age.... Kid is on another level.

[@DropkickNation]

​@@elcookiemonsteruChill, dude. Jesus.

[@Ylinatsiperkele]

Dude is only 23 and dominant af. If he dosent switch sports he is going to win the next ten championships minimum

[@eni3995]

@@Ylinatsiperkele if he sits in a Puma, it may look different. Hard to win a championship with 50% of rallies. The other 50% the car breaks...

[@Kiss__Kiss]

A league of his own!!!! Also, congratulations to Thierry Neuville!!!

[@anaconda6147]

Great rally. Lot of spectators! 🎉

[@andreharewood2384]

Very very happy for you Kalle 2023 wrc champion wow fantastic And thanks to Red Bull always doing a great job

[@aidenburton4982]

5:51 when that woman nearly got tripped 🤣

[@ranjitsian5481]

Nice 👍

[@themangix357]

Man I hope Elfyn Evans gives an even stronger fight next year! He was a blast to watch this 2023.

[@docbugsy]

Definitely, also i hope Tanak can shake off his bad luck.

[@elayda93]

Let's go FINLAND🇫🇮!!!

[@ericmeechglobalnetwork2273]

Awesome

[@siviunative5241]

Evans failed to take up the fight to Kale and get a decent chance of winning the championship.He's good but not championship material

[@marfrandema1884]

He woke up a little bit too late.. if he would've shown the same pace at the start of the season maybe things would've ended up being different