Rovanperä overcomes health concerns and plans return to racing

Two-time rally world champion Kalle Rovanperä attempted to take his first steps towards Formula 1 this year, but health issues put his plans on hold. Now the Finnish rally star has recovered and is beginning a gradual return to the driving seat, with the goal of competing in 2027.

Two-time rally world champion Kalle Rovanperä has overcome health problems and is beginning a gradual return to motorsport. The Finnish rally ace had set out to take his first steps towards his dream target, Formula 1, this year, but health concerns interrupted those plans.

Now Rovanperä has received the long-awaited relief and is slowly getting back behind the wheel. His long-term goal is to compete in 2027.

Rovanperä is one of the brightest talents in the rally world. He won his first WRC world championship title at just 21 years old, becoming the youngest rally world champion in history. He secured his second title in 2023. In recent years, he has expressed his desire to test his abilities in other motorsport disciplines, including Formula 1.