Kalle Rovanpera Discusses Future in Motorsport with Toyota
Kalle Rovanpera, a two-time world rally champion, is considering his future in competitive motorsport as he plans discussions with Toyota regarding his next steps. After recovering from a health issue that halted his transition from rallying to circuit racing, Rovanpera recently drove a Toyota Corolla GT AE86 rally car at Rally Finland, marking his first rally experience since leaving the World Rally Championship at the end of 2025.
During his time away from competitive driving, Rovanpera focused on his recovery while maintaining contact with friends in the motorsport community, including offering support to fellow driver Takamoto Katsuta. He expressed enjoyment in seeing Katsuta's success this season, despite not being present for key moments like Katsuta's first win.
As he prepares to engage with Toyota about his future, Rovanpera remains open to various possibilities, including a return to circuit racing, which he has enjoyed in the past. He acknowledged the changing landscape of the World Rally Championship and expressed hope for positive developments under new commercial management.
