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**Summary:**

Kalle Rovanperä is off to a strong start at Rally Estonia 2025, setting the fastest time in the shakedown. He’s aiming for his fourth consecutive victory at this event. Elfyn Evans leads the championship standings but Tänak, on his home turf, is in good form. Other notable performances include Neuville with a solid showing despite not favoring fast rallies, and Solberg impressing in his first Rally1 drive with Toyota.

**News Article:**

**Rovanperä Dominates Rally Estonia Shakedown, Eyes Fourth Consecutive Victory**

**TARTU, ESTONIA – July 17, 2025 –** Kalle Rovanperä signaled his intentions early at Rally Estonia 2025, scorching the shakedown stage with the fastest time. The three-time defending champion looks poised to continue his dominance on the high-speed gravel event.

Rovanperä’s time of 1m56.3s was a full 0.9 seconds faster than his nearest competitor, Takamoto Katsuta. “It’s so nice to be back here, my favorite race of the year,” Rovanperä said. “We’ll go for it and see what happens.”

Championship leader Elfyn Evans finished further down the timings, but Tänak, competing on home soil, will be looking to close the points gap.

Thierry Neuville, despite his usual reservations about fast rallies, also had a strong showing in shakedown.

Oliver Solberg made an impressive debut in his first Rally1 event with Toyota, landing fifth fastest. “It’s just absolutely incredible. I mean what a car first of all. It’s just so nice to drive. Big smile!” said Solberg.

The rally promises exciting competition as drivers vie for position on the fast gravel stages.

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