# 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.
- Title: Rovanpera and Tanak return to WRC 2027 · Autosport | Shortify
- Summary: Two-time WRC champion Kalle Rovanpera and 2019 champion Ott Tanak return to Toyota's 2027 WRC lineup after health and development roles.
- Keywords: kalle rovanpera, ott tanak, toyota, wrc, gr yaris rally1, 2027 wrc season, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Autosport
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/wrc/news/the-factors-behind-rovanpera-and-tanak-making-their-wrc-returns/10871313
- Author: Tom Howard
- Published: 2026-11-03T15:54:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kalle rovanpera, ott tanak, toyota, wrc, gr yaris rally1, 2027 wrc season, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Rovanpera and Tanak will drive Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 in 2027 WRC after health issues and development roles led to their returns.