Lappi finished 12th overall and eighth in the Rally 1 category in last year's competition after his Hyundai i20 Hybrid Rally 1 suffered a host of prop shaft problems
His victory in Sweden came six years, six months, and 19 days after his last WRC victory in 2017
Mehta, like Lappi this season, was known for running part programmes in the world championship, but was undoubtedly one of the fastest and most talented drivers across the season’s rough terrain
Finnish driver, Esapekka Lappi, is confident of an improved performance at this year's World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally in Naivasha.
Lappi finished 12th overall and eighth in the Rally 1 category in last year's competition after his Hyundai i20 Hybrid Rally 1 suffered a host of prop shaft problems.
