Rally Sweden has been given the green light to take place, but with eight stages being cut from the route after threats of cancellation. The second event on the WRC calendar appeared to be under threat after unusually warm weather and rain melted the ice from the road, making the use of the mandatory studded tyres dangerous. However, it was announced in a press conference on Monday that the rally will go ahead on a revised route, with the total number of stages cut from 21 to 13. The pre-event shakedown and Thursday’s opening superspecial stage in Karlstad has been cancelled, postponing the start to Friday, which also sees the two Kirkenaer runs axed. On Saturday, the morning version...
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