From Autosport · Tom Howard · · 1m 10s
Rovanpera and Tanak return to WRC 2027
Two-time WRC champion Kalle Rovanpera and 2019 champion Ott Tanak return to Toyota's 2027 WRC lineup after health and development roles.
In brief
Two-time WRC champion Kalle Rovanpera and 2019 champion Ott Tanak return to Toyota's 2027 WRC lineup after health and development roles. Rovanpera and Tanak will drive Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 in 2027 WRC after health issues and development roles led to their returns. Originally reported by Autosport.
Rovanpera's return
Kalle Rovanpera, two-time WRC champion, returns to WRC 2027 after health issues forced him to abandon single-seater plans.
“We all know it was not the plan to be in this situation at this moment.”
Rovanpera's health issues
Rovanpera suffered from Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, sidelining him from competitive driving for 2026.
Rovanpera's 2027 plans
Rovanpera will drive a new GR Yaris Rally1 in 2027 but may add circuit racing if opportunities arise.
Tanak's return
Ott Tanak, 2019 WRC champion, returns to WRC 2027 after a development role at Toyota.
Tanak's development role
Tanak worked on Toyota's GR Yaris and GR Celica development, fueling his desire to return to WRC.
Tanak's team growth
Toyota's WRC team has grown significantly since Tanak's 2019 championship win.
Rovanpera's health recovery
Rovanpera recovered from Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and confirmed his return to WRC 2027.
The essence
Rovanpera and Tanak will drive Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 in 2027 WRC after health issues and development roles led to their returns.
