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WRC champion Rovanpera eyeing 24-hour circuit racing debut
Kalle Rovanpera has expressed his interest in participating in circuit racing events this year amidst his part-time WRC campaign to rejuvenate himself before returning full-time in 2025. He recently mentioned his desire to test a GT car and now he has been given the chance to race in the 24-hour race at Fuji Speedway as part of the Super Taikyu Series on May 25-26. Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda announced that Rovanpera will drive a Toyota GR86 concept under his own team ROOKIE Racing. Although the details of Rovanpera’s WRC schedule are not yet confirmed, it is likely that Rally Sweden in February will be his first round. Toyota WRC boss Jari-Matti Latvala confirmed Rovanpera’s opportunity to compete in the Fuji race, but it still needs to be finalized. Latvala also hinted at his own possible participation in the race. Rovanpera has a strong interest in endurance racing and with his skills on tarmac and drifting, he is expected to excel on the race circuit.
