Toyota’s Esapekka Lappi says Kalle Rovanpera’s WRC success is a big moment for rallying, and hopes his team-mate can become the championship's answer to Max Verstappen. Full story ⬇️
Lappi, who shared the third GR Yaris with Sebastien Ogier this year, has watched Rovanpera dominate the WRC, winning six rallies, with five wins coming starting from first on the road.
“He is a pretty normal guy outside of the rally life. It is hard to actually understand why he is so good. At least what I have seen is he is very relaxed all of the time, he just doesn’t care. He gets into the car and just drives and then he concentrates 100% for sure. “This is not a huge surprise. I have known for a few years that this will happen sooner or later, that he will become a champion.