In WRC2, Roope Korhonen extended his lead to 7.7s, which is now over 18-time WRC winner Jari-Matti Latvala. Crews will repeat the quartet of stages on Saturday afternoon with further rain expected. To read more Motorsport.com articles visit our website.

Rovanpera moved into the lead on stage three and remained at the head of the field to end Friday 4.9s ahead of Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville. Interestingly Rovanpera’s speed has come despite the Finn admitting that he hasn’t been comfortable behind the wheel, and at times felt he was “all over the place.” in tricky wet conditions.

Double world champion Kalle Rovanpera made a solid start to his bid for a first home WRC win in Finland as the Toyota driver ended Friday's opening leg 4.9 seconds clear of Hyundai's Thierry Neuville.