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1. Lando Norris (Britain, Formula 1) Norris seized his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship with seven wins, eight runner-up and three third-place finishes in 2025, ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign. The Briton also helped McLaren retain the constructors' championship. This file photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows McLaren's British driver Lando Norris celebrating after the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Photo by Zhu Xingjian/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team's French driver Sebastien Ogier (top R) and French co-driver Vincent Landais (top L) celebrate on the podium during the last day of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 29, 2025. With this third-place finish in Saudi Arabia Sebastien Ogier won his ninth WRC world title, now equaling Sebastien Loeb's record. Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team's French driver Sebastien Ogier (R) and French co-driver Vincent Landais celebrate during the last day of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 29, 2025. With this third-place finish in Saudi Arabia Sebastien Ogier won his ninth WRC world title, now equaling Sebastien Loeb's record. Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team's French driver Sebastien Ogier (R) and French co-driver Vincent Landais celebrate during the last day of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 29, 2025. With this third-place finish in Saudi Arabia Sebastien Ogier won his ninth WRC world title, now equaling Sebastien Loeb's record. Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team's French driver Sebastien Ogier (R) and French co-driver Vincent Landais celebrate during the last day of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 29, 2025. With this third-place finish in Saudi Arabia Sebastien Ogier won his ninth WRC world title, now equaling Sebastien Loeb's record. Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team's French driver Sebastien Ogier and French co-driver Vincent Landais compete during the last day of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 29, 2025. With this third-place finish in Saudi Arabia Sebastien Ogier won his ninth WRC world title, now equaling Sebastien Loeb's record. Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Day 2

First-placed McLaren's British driver Lando Norris (C), second-placed Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (L) and third-placed Williams' Spanish driver Carlos Sainz pose on the podium after the qualifying session of the 2025 Formula One U.S. Grand Prix at Las Vegas Circuit, in Las Vegas, NV, USA on November 22, 2025. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Day 1

Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc races during the third practice session of the 2025 Formula One U.S. Grand Prix at Las Vegas Circuit, in Las Vegas, NV, USA on November 21, 2025. (Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Day 1

Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen races during the third practice session of the 2025 Formula One U.S. Grand Prix at Las Vegas Circuit, in Las Vegas, NV, USA on November 21, 2025. (Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Awarding Ceremony for the F1 Mexico Grand Prix - Mexico City

First-placed McLaren's British driver Lando Norris (2nd R), second-placed Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (1st L) and third-placed Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (1st R) pose with McLaren's British engineer Will Joseph during the awarding ceremony for the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez Circuit in Mexico City, Mexico, Oct. 26, 2025. Photoby Song Haiyuan Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Awarding Ceremony for the F1 Mexico Grand Prix - Mexico City

First-placed McLaren's British driver Lando Norris (2nd R), second-placed Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (1st L) and third-placed Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (1st R) pose with McLaren's British engineer Will Joseph during the awarding ceremony for the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez Circuit in Mexico City, Mexico, Oct. 26, 2025. Photoby Song Haiyuan Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Awarding Ceremony for the F1 Mexico Grand Prix - Mexico City

First-placed McLaren's British driver Lando Norris (C), second-placed Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (L) and third-placed Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen attend the awarding ceremony for the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez Circuit in Mexico City, Mexico, Oct. 26, 2025. Photo by Li Mengxin Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Awarding Ceremony for the F1 Mexico Grand Prix - Mexico City

First-placed McLaren's British driver Lando Norris (2nd R), second-placed Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (1st L) and third-placed Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (1st R) pose with McLaren's British engineer Will Joseph during the awarding ceremony for the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez Circuit in Mexico City, Mexico, Oct. 26, 2025. Photo by Li Mengxin Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Awarding Ceremony for the F1 Mexico Grand Prix - Mexico City

First-placed McLaren's British driver Lando Norris (C), second-placed Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (L) and third-placed Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen attend the awarding ceremony for the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez Circuit in Mexico City, Mexico, Oct. 26, 2025. Photo by Li Mengxin Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Awarding Ceremony for the F1 Mexico Grand Prix - Mexico City

Third-placed Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen attends the awarding ceremony for the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez Circuit in Mexico City, Mexico, Oct. 26, 2025. Photo by Li Mengxin Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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F1 USA Grand Prix 2025 - Austin

Winner Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (2nd L), second placed McLaren's British driver Lando Norris (1st L) and third placed Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (2nd R) celebrate during the awarding ceremony after the race of the 2025 Formula One United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, the United States, October 19, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling/ABACAPRESS.COM

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F1 USA Grand Prix 2025 - Austin

Winner Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (2nd L), second placed McLaren's British driver Lando Norris (1st L) and third placed Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (2nd R) celebrate during the awarding ceremony after the race of the 2025 Formula One United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, the United States, October 19, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling/ABACAPRESS.COM

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F1 USA Grand Prix 2025 - Austin

Winner Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (L) and third placed Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc celebrate during the awarding ceremony after the race of the 2025 Formula One United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, the United States, October 19, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling/ABACAPRESS.COM

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F1 MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix 2025 - Sprint

First-placed Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (L), second-placed Mercedes' British driver George Russell (C) and third-placed Williams' Spanish driver Carlos Sainz pose after the Sprint race of the Formula One United States Grand Prix, in Austin, Texas, the United States, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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F1 MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix 2025 - Sprint

First-placed Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (C), second-placed Mercedes' British driver George Russell (2nd R) and third-placed Williams' Spanish driver Carlos Sainz (1st R) pose on the podium after the Sprint race of the Formula One United States Grand Prix, in Austin, Texas, the United States, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Song Haiyuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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F1 MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix 2025 - Qualifying

First-placed Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (C), second-placed McLaren's British driver Lando Norris (L) and third-placed Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc pose after the qualifying session for the Formula One United States Grand Prix, in Austin, Texas, the United States, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Xu Mingnan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

Mercedes' third driver in F1, Bottas will be the next driver (in 2026) for the General Motors/Cadillac team, and today we wish him a very happy birthday (36). during Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Netherlands, Netherlands, August 29 2025

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

Mercedes' third driver in F1, Bottas will be the next driver (in 2026) for the General Motors/Cadillac team, and today we wish him a very happy birthday (36). during Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Netherlands, Netherlands, August 29 2025

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

Mercedes' third driver in F1, Bottas will be the next driver (in 2026) for the General Motors/Cadillac team, and today we wish him a very happy birthday (36). during Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Netherlands, Netherlands, August 29 2025

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Lando Norris Wins F1 Hungarian Grand Prix - Budapest

First placed McLaren's British driver Lando Norris (C), second placed McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri (L) and third placed Mercedes' British driver George Russell pose during the awarding ceremony after the race of the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, on Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lando Norris Wins F1 Hungarian Grand Prix - Budapest

First placed McLaren's British driver Lando Norris (2nd R), second placed McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri (1st L) and third placed Mercedes' British driver George Russell (1st R) pose during the awarding ceremony after the race of the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, on Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

Irish co-driver Aaron Johnston (from the left) and Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta who placed second, Finnish co-driver Jonne Halttunen and driver Kalle Rovanperä who came first and French driver Sebastien Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais who placed third on the podium at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

Finnish co-driver Jonne Halttunen (left) and driver Kalle Rovanperä celebrating on the podium and pouring champaine to other medalist after they placed first at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

Finnish co-driver Jonne Halttunen (left) and driver Kalle Rovanperä celebrating on the podium after they placed first at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

Finnish co-driver Jonne Halttunen (left) and driver Kalle Rovanperä celebrating on the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 after they placed first at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

Spectators celebrating the win of the Finnish driver Kalle Rovanperä and co-driver Jonne Halttunen at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

Finnish driver Kalle Rovanperä in the winning interview after he and co-driver Jonne Halttunen placed first at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

Finnish co-driver Jonne Halttunen (left) and driver Kalle Rovanperä standing on the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 after they placed first at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

Finnish co-driver Jonne Halttunen (left) and driver Kalle Rovanperä hugging on the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 after they placed first at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

Finnish driver Kalle Rovanperä in the winning interview after he and co-driver Jonne Halttunen placed first at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

French driver Adrien Fourmaux and co-driver Alexandre Coria steer their Hyundai i20 N Rally1 during the special stage Ouninpohja 1 at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

Latvian driver Martins Sesks and co-driver Renars Francis steer their Ford Puma Rally1 during the special stage Ouninpohja 1 at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

Luxemburg's Gregoire Munster and German co-driver Louis Louka steer their Ford Puma Rally1 during the special stage Ouninpohja 1 at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

French driver Sebastien Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais steer their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 during the special stage Ouninpohja 1 at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

Luxemburg's Gregoire Munster and German co-driver Louis Louka steer their Ford Puma Rally1 during the special stage Ouninpohja 1 at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

British driver Elfyn Evans and co-driver Scott Martin steer their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 during the special stage Ouninpohja 1 at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

Finnish driver Sami Pajari and co-driver Marko Salminen steer their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 during the special stage Ouninpohja 1 at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

Irish driver Joshua McErlean and co-driver Eoin Treacy steer their Puma Rally1 during the special stage Ouninpohja 1 at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

Estonian driver Ott Tänak and co-driver Martin Järveoja steer their Hyundai i20 N Rally1 during the special stage Ouninpohja 1 at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

Finnish driver Kalle Rovanperä and co-driver Jonne Halttunen steer their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 during the special stage Ouninpohja 1 at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

Finnish driver Kalle Rovanperä and co-driver Jonne Halttunen steer their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 during the special stage Ouninpohja 1 at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli päättyy

Finnish driver Kalle Rovanperä and co-driver Jonne Halttunen steer their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 during the special stage Ouninpohja 1 at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli jatkuu

Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta and Irish co-driver Aaron Johnston steer their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 during the special stage Parkkola 2 at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 2, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli jatkuu

Finnish driver Kalle Rovanperä and co-driver Jonne Halttunen steer their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 during the special stage Parkkola 2 at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 2, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Autourheilu: Suomen MM-ralli jatkuu

Belgian driver Thierry Neuville and co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe steer their Hyundai i20 N Rally1 during the special stage Parkkola 2 at the WRC Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 2, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VALTTERI VAINIO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Valtteri Vainio/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)