Kalle Rovanpera prepares for talks with Toyota about future motorsport plans
Autosport • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:44 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Kalle Rovanpera, the two-time world rally champion, plans to discuss his future in competitive motorsport with Toyota. Following a health issue that sidelined him, Rovanpera has resumed his motorsport career, recently participating in demonstration runs in a Toyota Corolla GT AE86 at Rally Finland. He expressed enjoyment during his time away from competition, focusing on recovery while staying connected with the motorsport community. Rovanpera remains open to possibilities, including the potential of returning to circuit racing and evaluating options with Toyota.
- •Rovanpera received approval to resume his motorsport career after health recovery.
- •He participated in demonstration runs at Rally Finland last weekend.
- •He plans to discuss his next steps with Toyota regarding his future.
- •Rovanpera remains open to both rallying and circuit racing opportunities.
- •He has stayed connected with the motorsport community during his time off.
- 10:44 AMAutosport — Rovanpera set for Toyota talks to discuss motorsport future
- 10:41 AMYahoo Sports — Kalle Rovanpera "open" on 2027 motorsport future ahead of talks with Toyota
- 10:41 AMMotorsport.com — Kalle Rovanpera "open" on 2027 motorsport future ahead of talks with Toyota
"Kalle Rovanpera says he is open minded about his return to competitive motorsport next year as the two-time world rally champion plans to discuss his next steps with Toyota. Rovanpera has received the green light to resume his motorsport career after recovering from a health issue that forced the Finn to abandon plans to make the leap from rallying to circuit racing in Super Formula this ...Keep reading
"Kalle Rovanpera says he is open minded about his return to competitive motorsport next year as the two-time world rally champion plans to discuss his next steps with Toyota. Rovanpera has received the green light to resume his motorsport career after recovering from a health issue that forced the Finn to abandon plans to make the leap from rallying to circuit racing in Super Formula this ...Keep reading
"The two-time world rally champion is not ruling anything out but admits circuit racing is still part of his future plans
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External links- AutosportAug 5, 2026, 10:44 AMRovanpera set for Toyota talks to discuss motorsport future
Kalle Rovanpera says he is open minded about his return to competitive motorsport next year as the two-time world rally champion plans to discuss his next steps with Toyota. Rovanpera has received the green light to resume his motorsport career after recovering from a health issue that forced the Finn to abandon plans to make the leap from rallying to circuit racing in Super Formula this ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 10:41 AMKalle Rovanpera "open" on 2027 motorsport future ahead of talks with Toyota
The two-time world rally champion is not ruling anything out but admits circuit racing is still part of his future plans
- Motorsport.comAug 5, 2026, 10:41 AMKalle Rovanpera "open" on 2027 motorsport future ahead of talks with Toyota
Kalle Rovanpera says he is open minded about his return to competitive motorsport next year as the two-time world rally champion plans to discuss his next steps with Toyota. Rovanpera has received the green light to resume his motorsport career after recovering from a health issue that forced the Finn to abandon plans to make the leap from rallying to circuit racing in Super Formula this ...Keep reading
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