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Esapekka Lappi announces pause in professional rallying career

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 2:14 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Esapekka Lappi announces pause in professional rallying career

Summary

Esapekka Lappi, a factory World Rally Championship driver, has decided to pause his professional rallying career. The two-time WRC rally winner made the announcement during a press conference in Finland ahead of the Porvoon Autopalvelu Ralli, which serves as the final round of the Finnish Rally Championship. Lappi's break comes as he reflects on his career, having secured 15 podium finishes in the WRC. The upcoming rally will be his last official event before stepping away from the sport for the time being.

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By the Numbers

•Esapekka Lappi is a two-time WRC rally winner.
•He has achieved 15 podium finishes in his career.
•Lappi announced his decision at a Skoda Finland press conference.
•The Porvoon Autopalvelu Ralli is the final event of the Finnish Rally Championship.
•This marks a significant pause in Lappi's professional career.

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2:14 PMMotorsport.com — Factory WRC driver Esapekka Lappi to pause professional rallying career

What they're saying

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Factory World Rally Championship driver Esapekka Lappi has announced plans to stop his professional rallying career for now. The two-time WRC rally winner and 15-time podium finisher revealed his decision to take a break from rallying during a Skoda Finland press conference ahead of this weekend's Porvoon Autopalvelu Ralli - the final round of the Finnish Rally Championship, which Lappi is due ...Keep reading
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