WRC 2025 Rd.11 Day 3 Press Release

Here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways from each driver/team representative’s quotes, summarizing their feelings about the rally and looking ahead:

Team Principal (Jari-Matti Latvala):

* Overall Satisfaction: Extremely pleased with the team’s performance, calling it “amazing” and celebrating a record win for Toyota.
* Driver Praise: Highlights the strong drives of Sébastien Ogier and Elfyn Evans.Acknowledges Kalle rovanperä’s effort despite a difficult weekend. Also mentions good performances from Sami Pajari and takamoto Katsuta.
* Looking Ahead: Excited for the remaining rallies in Central europe and Japan.

Elfyn Evans:

* Mixed Feelings: Disappointed not to win, but positive about regaining pace after struggles in Paraguay.
* Road Position Impact: Believes being first on the road on Friday afternoon cost him time.
* Respect for Ogier: acknowledges Ogier’s strength and congratulates him on the win and the team’s record.
* Championship Focus: remains optimistic about the championship fight.

Kalle Rovanperä:

* Disappointing Weekend: Admits to a poor result due to issues on Friday morning.
* Maximizing Points: Focused on salvaging as many points as possible despite a disadvantageous road position.
* Championship Pressure: Recognizes the championship is becoming more challenging and the need for wins in upcoming rallies.

Sébastien Ogier:

* Happy with Win & points: Delighted with the victory in South America and securing maximum points, especially after losing points in Paraguay.
* Championship Lead: Pleased to take the championship lead with three rallies remaining.
* Team Pride: Proud of the team’s record win and grateful for the support from Akio Toyoda.
* Confidence for Future: Confident in continuing the team’s success.

Takamoto Katsuta:

* Difficult Weekend: Acknowledges a challenging rally but finds some positivity in his pace on the final day.
* Power Stage Pace: Pleased with being second fastest on the first pass of the Power Stage.
* Asphalt Focus: Looking forward to the upcoming asphalt rallies, notably Rally japan.

Sami Pajari:

* Positive Weekend: Expresses satisfaction with his performance, having fought hard until the end.
* Good Speed: Notes having good speed in this rally,unlike previous events.

In essence, the team is celebrating a notable achievement, while the drivers have varying degrees of satisfaction with their individual results, but all are looking forward to the remaining rallies and the championship battle.