Two-time world champions Rovanpera and co-driver Jonne Halttunen claimed 10 stage wins to defeat Toyota team-mate Takamoto Katsuta by 39.2s in the fastest rally in WRC history, as the pair took the win with an average speed of 129.9km/h.

However, the 24-year-old banished those memories by delivering a fine drive to defeat team-mate and friend Takamoto Katsuta by 39.2s, despite not feeling 100% comfortable behind the wheel. The win was the fastest in WRC history as Rovanpera clocked an average speed of 129.9km/h (80.7mph).

Kalle Rovanpera is one day away from a first home victory after heading a Toyota Gazoo Racing 1-2-3-4-5 sweep at WRC Rally Finland on Saturday