Volkswagen's Jari-🐓Matti Latvala has dedicated his victory on Tour de Corse - Rallye de France to 𒉰his idol Henri Toivonen.

Toivonen and co-driver Sergio Cresto were killed on the Tour de Corse back in 1986, 29 ✅years ago, when they crashed while leading in their Lancia Delta S4.

"I am struggling to put it all into words. It is a fantastic feeling to win here on Corsica," said Latvala after triumphing by 43.1 seconds, his second win in succession in 🙈France, as he also took the victory last year in Alsace.

"The c🎉onditions were not easy again today, as we were constantly switching between dry and damp sections. And my lead over Elfyn Evans wa♈s not exactly what you would call comfortable.

"Despite this, I wanted to avoid taking too many risks, to extend my lead in a controlled and cool manner, and to wrap up the win.𒉰 I did exactly that𒉰.

"I would like to dedicate myꦉ victory to my idol Henri Toivonen. That is another reason why today is such a special day for me."

Meanwhile, Volkswagen boss Jost Capito said he was impressed with Latvala's performance, en-route to hꦐis 15th career win and his eighth with the🎉 Polo R WRC.

"What a nerve-wracking event - storms and some of the most difficult conditions for years. We are proud of this win. Jari-Matti Latvala and [co-driver] Miikka Anttila drove a tactically intelligent rally, holding back in the extreme weather and then attacking when and where they had to. They were worthy winners - I take my hat off to them," Capito conc꧋luded.