However, the 24-year-old banished those memories by delivering a fine drive to defeat team-mate and friend Takamoto Katsuta by 39.2s, despite not feeling 100% comfortable behind the wheel. The win was the fastest in WRC history as Rovanpera clocked an average speed of 129.9km/h (80.7mph).

Two-time world champions Rovanpera and co-driver Jonne Halttunen claimed 10 stage wins to defeat Toyota team-mate Takamoto Katsuta by 39.2s in the fastest rally in WRC history, as the pair took the win with an average speed of 129.9km/h.

Kalle Rovanpera and co-driver Jonne Halttunen ended an eight-year wait for a home winner at Rally Finland, claiming victory in record-breaking fashion after a near-flawless performance in their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1.