The weekend witnessed significant developments in the world of motorsports, highlighted by Kalle Rovanperä's impressive victory at the 2024 Chile Rally, part of the WRC calendar. The Finnish driver, representing Toyota, secured his fourth win of the season, showcasing his extraordinary talent despite participating only in select events. Rovanperä's win came with a notable margin of 23.4 seconds over teammate Elfyn Evans, while Estonian driver Ott Tanak finished third, trailing by 43.9 seconds.
With this victory, Rovanperä has now achieved 15 career wins in the WRC. The championship remains competitive, with Thierry Neuville leading the standings, holding a 29-point advantage over Tanak as only two rallies remain in the season.
In Spain, the Government of Castilla-La Mancha expressed satisfaction with the successful hosting of the Motocross World Championship in Cózar, which attracted 36,200 visitors. This event not only exceeded expectations but also demonstrated significant logistical efforts and economic benefits, estimated to generate over four million euros for the region.
Officials, including Vice President José Manuel Caballero, emphasized the importance of consolidating this circuit for future national and international competitions, reaffirming the regional government's commitment to promoting high-level sports and motocross in particular.