New Zealand finally returned to WRC this year and the rally will forever be etched in history as the place where the series' youngest champion was crowned. Here are some of the most memorable moments from RallyNZ:
Top Performer - Kalle Rovanpera and Jonne Halttunen
Come Saturday he attacked in the wet and was simply untouchable before going on to win the rally and claim title in style with a powerstage win, a day after his 22nd birthday. It was a powerstage win that wasn’t required yet duly delivered with aplomb, in what has become a Rovanpera tradition. It is this composure beyond his years that will perhaps frighten his rivals just as much as his speed.
The 2019 world champion has given Rovanpera something to think about in the second half of the season thanks to impressive victories in Sardinia, Finland and Belgium and was gracious in title defeat. A front right puncture sustained on his Skoda Fabia on Saturday dented his hopes, but he still went on to steal a remarkable third in class and ninth overall on debut.
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