Finnish driver Sami Pajari currently holds third place in the Sweden World Rally Championship, trailing the leader by 23.3 seconds, while Teemu Suninen and co-driver Janni Hussi are also performing strongly in the rally.
As the Sweden World Rally Championship progresses through its Friday leg, Finnish driver Sami Pajari stands out by securing third place overall, just 23.3 seconds behind the leader. Pajari is closely followed by Esapekka Lappi, who has returned to the World Championship and is currently in fourth place. The rally is being led by Elfyn Evans from Team Toyota after four special stages, showcasing a strong performance despite challenging weather conditions.
The rally's snowy and slippery roads in Sweden have posed significant challenges for many drivers, leading to multiple skids and mishaps. Notable drivers like Takamoto Katsuta, Oliver Solberg, and Thierry Neuville have also struggled, with Solberg experiencing particularly tough luck, having gotten stuck in the snow twice during the second special stage. As a result, he is positioned fifth at this stage of the competition, indicating the tough competition among the elite drivers.
In the WRC2 category, Finnish driver Mikko Heikkilä has faced difficulties as well, crashing out on the very first special stage. Currently, Roope Korhonen leads this category, with Teemu Suninen and co-driver Janni Hussi in second place, trailing just 6.8 seconds behind Korhonen. The rally is still progressing, and strong performances from Finnish drivers are expected as they continue to battle against both the course conditions and their competitors.
