Ott Tanak hints at potential WRC return but no current plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 12:39 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Ott Tanak has not ruled out a return to the World Rally Championship with Toyota in 2027, but stated there are currently no plans. The 2019 champion has been absent from WRC this season after announcing his departure at the end of 2025. Recently, Tanak participated as a test driver for Toyota at the Rally di Roma Capitale, helping develop the team’s new car for next season. He appreciated the demanding nature of the stages in Rome, believing they are suitable for WRC competition. Tanak remains engaged in rally activities, providing valuable insights to Toyota.
- •Ott Tanak may return to WRC with Toyota in 2027.
- •Currently no plans for his return, according to Tanak.
- •He participated non-competitively at Rally di Roma Capitale.
- •Stages in Rome are considered challenging and suitable for WRC.
- •Tanak's test driving role supports Toyota's car development efforts.
- 12:39 PMYahoo Sports — Ott Tanak: Never say never on WRC 2027 return but “no plan” for the moment
- 12:39 PMMotorsport.com — Ott Tanak: Never say never on WRC 2027 return but “no plan” for the moment
"Ott Tanak has refused to rule out a return to the World Rally Championship with Toyota next year, but admits that “for the moment there is no plan.” The 2019 world champion has been absent from the WRC this year after announcing plans to step away from the championship at the end of 2025. However, in recent months Tanak has returned to the wheel, joining Toyota as a test driver to ...Keep reading
"The 2019 world rally champion has made a return to the stages on a fact-finding mission for Toyota at Rally di Roma Capitale
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 12:39 PMOtt Tanak: Never say never on WRC 2027 return but “no plan” for the moment
The 2019 world rally champion has made a return to the stages on a fact-finding mission for Toyota at Rally di Roma Capitale
- Motorsport.comJul 5, 2026, 12:39 PMOtt Tanak: Never say never on WRC 2027 return but “no plan” for the moment
Ott Tanak has refused to rule out a return to the World Rally Championship with Toyota next year, but admits that “for the moment there is no plan.” The 2019 world champion has been absent from the WRC this year after announcing plans to step away from the championship at the end of 2025. However, in recent months Tanak has returned to the wheel, joining Toyota as a test driver to ...Keep reading
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