The 1987 Monte-Carlo Rally marked the start of a new era for the World Rally Championship. The Group B 'supercars' had been banned, but turbo-charged and four-wheel-drive machines ensured there was still plenty of speed, drama and controversy. Experience the opening round of the 1987 World Rally Championship, and a new era for the sport, in these exceptional highlights. Juha Kankkunen had switched to Lancia for '87, and it seemed a good move as the Delta 4WDs of the World Champion and teammates

The tenth round of the World Rally Championship came to Finland in 1987 for the 1000 Lakes event. With huge jumps taken at top speed through the picturesque forests, there was no shortage of tingling excitement and with no less than 52 timed special stages, there would be plenty of chance for the world’s finest drivers and cars to show their pace. And it was two of Finland’s own, Markku Alen (Lancia Delta HF 4WD) and Ari Vatanen (Ford Sierra RS Cosworth) who took the first two spots on the podiu

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