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Friend hits back at ‘rumours' over Rovanpera withdrawal

Mar.24 Takamoto Katsuta has defended close friend Kalle Rovanpera after speculation emerged about the reasons behind the Finn's sudden withdrawal from his Super Formula season. Rovanpera this week confirmed he is stepping back from his fledgling road to F1 due to a worsening medical condition, understood to be a form of dizziness syndrome linked to an inner-ear issue. However, some reports suggested the decision may be related to performance or the sheer physical demands of single-seater racing. Katsuta, a long-time rallying teammate and close friend of Rovenpera, has strongly rejected that narrative. 'With this kind of story, all sorts of speculation comes up, but it's not for reasons...
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