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In a thrilling turn of events, reigning World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanpera recently traded his trusty rally car for a test session in a Red Bull Formula 1 machine at the iconic Red Bull Ring. This venture into circuit racing represents an expansion of Rovanpera’s motorsport horizons, which have included a partial WRC campaign for Toyota this year and a successful stint in the Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux series.

WRC

Toyota has called upon reigning WRC champion Kalle Rovanpera to replace the injured Sébastien Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais at this week’s Rally Poland, a last-minute decision that the young Finnish driver admits will pose ‘a big challenge.’ Rovanpera and co-driver Jonne Halttunen will need to complete the entire recce process in just over 24 hours before the event kicks off on Thursday night.