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Ott Tanak to drive Rally2 car at Rally di Roma Capitale

Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 6:02 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Ott Tanak to drive Rally2 car at Rally di Roma Capitale

Summary

Ott Tanak, the 2019 world champion, will compete in the Rally di Roma Capitale next week as part of his role as a development driver for Toyota. He will drive a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 car alongside co-driver Martin Jarveoja, serving as the event's ‘zero car’. This role involves running ahead of the main field to provide a baseline for other competitors. The decision underscores Toyota's commitment to enhancing their performance within the European Rally Championship.

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Key Details

•Tanak will team up with co-driver Martin Jarveoja.
•The Rally di Roma Capitale is scheduled for next week.
•Tanak will drive as the event's ‘zero car’.
•This role is part of his development duties with Toyota.

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Ott Tanak’s development driver role at Toyota will extend to driving a Rally2 car at the Rally di Roma Capitale European Rally Championship round next week. The 2019 world champion will team up with long-time co-driver Martin Jarveoja to pilot a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 car that will act as the event’s ‘zero car’, running ahead of a competitive ERC field. Toyota has chosen to deploy ...Keep reading
— Autosport

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