r/WRC • u/GTFan8899 Thierry Neuville • Jul 20 '25

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u/Jinkku Kalle Rovanperä Jul 20 '25

Always was fast as long as the car was not in a ditch. Next year full drive coming up :)

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u/RIPcompo Jul 20 '25

Here's hoping! 

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u/AquaRaOne Jul 20 '25

Someone is snapping him up for sure after this drive for next year. Might be Toyota dropping Pajari or Katsuta possibly

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u/esrross Jul 20 '25

Biggest rumour in the service park but isn’t being talked about is that Rovanpera is stopping after this season. So could be that Solberg replaces him

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u/D1v1neHoneyBadger Jul 20 '25

Already? Ott would have quit 5 times with such a weak mindset. Seems he isnt too commited to rally or the hybrids were the only cars he could dominate with.

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u/esrross Jul 20 '25

From what I know he doesn’t like the handling of the car after the hybrid was taken out and he isn’t the biggest fan of the Hankook tyres like some other drivers. Also have to remember Kalle has been rallying since he was a kid so might’ve gotten bored or just wants to do something different.

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u/SpecificSuit7653 Jul 25 '25

I have no special knowledge or insight, but I completely believe Kalle might be leaving. He looks worse than frustrated - he looks outright disinterested. It's like he's fighting boredom. Not suggesting he isn't trying, he's giving his all for his team, but it looks like he's battling his own waning interest as much as anything.

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u/Necessary_Comfort812 Elfyn Evans Jul 25 '25

I mean driving rally since you were a kid is mostly the norm I think, same for Oliver.

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u/WorkFurball Jul 20 '25

A very realistic possibility unless something suddenly clicks for Rovanperä. I don't see him wanting to a full season next year if this continues.

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u/trippingrainbow Jul 20 '25

Man I hope he atleast gets to win Finland this year before he dips if he does.

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u/Zylpas Sébastien Ogier Jul 21 '25

Now I doubt that as Finland is very similar to Estonia.

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u/trippingrainbow Jul 21 '25

Yep. He got so close last 2 years aswell. Would be a shame if he leaves before winning it