Nikolay Gryazin wins Rally Japan in Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF, takes WRC2 championship lead
Lancia Corse HF driver Nikolay Gryazin clinched his first victory of the season at Rally Japan, moving to the top of the WRC2 drivers' standings.
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What Happened
Nikolay Gryazin and co-driver Konstantin Aleksandrov won Rally Japan in a Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale, securing their first victory of the season. Gryazin took ten stage wins and held off Spain's Alejandro Cachón by 15.5 seconds after a close battle. The result moves Gryazin to the top of the WRC2 Drivers' Championship with 56 points.
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over Alejandro Cachón after the power stage
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during Rally Japan
“It’s difficult to put this feeling into words. Rally Japan is always one of the most demanding events on the calendar, the roads are incredibly technical, the grip changes all the time, and one small mistake can cost everything.”
Why this matters
This win marks the third WRC2 victory for the Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale this season, proving the car's competitiveness and strengthening Lancia's return to rallying.
Terms in This Story
- WRC2
- The second-tier championship in the World Rally Championship, for production-based cars.
- Power Stage
- The final stage of a rally, offering bonus points to the fastest drivers.
- Gravel
- A loose surface type used in rallying, often on dirt roads.
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