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Kalle Rovanperä to Depart WRC for Super Formula in 2025

10/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Kalle Rovanperä will leave World Rally Championship after the 2025 season to race in Japan's Super Formula series.
At 25, he has set records, including youngest WRC champion at 22.
Rovanperä has won 17 rallies and seeks a third WRC title before moving.
Three 2025 rallies remain: Central European Rally, Rally Japan, Rally Saudi Arabia; Jari-Matti Latvala praised his contributions.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1973, the World Rally Championship (WRC) transformed motorsport with its global format, featuring 13 events across various terrains. By 2021, over 1,000 events had showcased talents like Kalle Rovanperä, who became the youngest champion at 22. His move to Japan's Super Formula series highlights a trend of drivers pursuing diverse racing opportunities, potentially reshaping the future of rally racing.

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Story summary

Kalle Rovanperä will leave World Rally Championship after the 2025 season to race in Japan's Super Formula series.
At 25, he has set records, including youngest WRC champion at 22.
Rovanperä has won 17 rallies and seeks a third WRC title before moving.
Three 2025 rallies remain: Central European Rally, Rally Japan, Rally Saudi Arabia; Jari-Matti Latvala praised his contributions.

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