WRC debut in Latvia to conclude Sunday

After Saturday's stages in the World Rally Championship in Latvia, local pairing Mārtiņš Sesks and Renārs Francis (M-Sport Ford) are in third place.

On Saturday, drivers competed in eight speed stages in the west of the country. Finland's Kalle Rovanperä leads the way with his Toyota team-mate, Frenchman Sébastien Ogier in second.

Large crowds turned out to watch the cars speed past and send up large plumes of dust. The competition will conclude on Sunday. It is the first time Latvia has hosted the  World Rally Championship.

Full coverage is available at the official WRC website.

Latvian Television gave a round-up of the day's events (below).

 

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