The young Finnish driver limped to the end of the stage, occasionally pulling over to allow other drivers to pass. The mishap cost several minutes and he plummeted ten positions to 19th overall.
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Sat 10 Sep 2022
WATCH: Championship lead Rovanperä hits trouble on Saturday morning
Championship leader Kalle Rovanperä was one of a number of drivers to hit trouble on a drama-soaked Saturday morning, limping through the day's third stage with significant rear damage after clipping a tree.
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