View from the service park: Finland There was something slightly incongruous about seeing seven-time world champion Sébastien Ogier deep in conversation with Father Christmas in late February. Welcome to Rovaniemi. Welcome to the WRC’s furthest trip north. Ever. And a very warm welcome to the very cold home town of Mr S. Claus. The WRC’s first visit to Arctic Rally Finland Powered by CapitalBox was a towering success last weekend. Not only did it provide a typically fast and fascinating Finnish round of the championship, but it provided a hugely entertaining event. Not only was Joulupukki in attendance and keeping a watchful eye over the boys and girls driving in his backyard, Lapland provided a whole bunch of other opportunities for the drivers and co-drivers.