Never has the FIA World Rally Championship journeyed as far north as Lapland, and Arctic Rally Finland Powered by CapitalBox (26 – 28 February) will unveil some big surprises for rallying’s Arctic virgins. The loops are split by service and the second run through the final stage is in darkness. Sunday’s finale comprises two runs of Aittajärvi (22.47km), south of Rovaniemi. The second visit counts as the Wolf Power Stage with bonus points up for grabs in all categories. The 10 stages cover 251.08km in a total route of 856.05km ahead of the finish back in Rovaniemi. • Full coverage from Arctic Rally Finland Powered by CapitalBox will be available on WRC+ All Live here, including every stage broadcast as it happens as well as key interviews, features and expert analysis from the service park.

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