Rally Sweden returned to the WRC schedule this year but in a new location in the city of Umea after the COVID-19 pandemic force the cancelation of the event last year.
The event’s move approximately 800km north of its spiritual home in Karlstad was taken to ensure competitors would face full snow conditions after rallies where snow has been limited in the Varmland region of the country.
As a result, it also provided a host of brand new stages for the crews to tackle, producing a thrilling battle for the victory that was eventually clinched by Toyota’s Kalle Rovanpera.
The WRC declared the move north successful, prompting the announcement of a new contract to remain on the championship schedule until 2024.
“This agreement secures Sweden’s place in the FIA World Rally Championship for the next two years and protects the future of the WRC’s only pure winter rally,” said WRC event director Simon Larkin.
“The move north to Umea has proved a resounding success and we…
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