Born on January 17, 1991, in Pieksämäki, Finland, Esapekka Lappi is part of a new generation of Finnish rally stars carrying forward the country’s rich motorsport heritage. After dominating the Finnish national scene, Lappi made his name internationally by winning the 2014 European Rally Championship. His breakthrough on the world stage came in 2017 with Toyota Gazoo Racing, where he claimed an emotional first WRC win at Rally Finland in only his fourth start in a top-class car.
Lappi’s success reinforced Finland’s reputation as a breeding ground for world-class rally drivers.
From nimble R5 cars to full-spec WRC machinery, Lappi has demonstrated adaptability across diverse platforms and surfaces.
Lappi’s style blends the traditional Finnish balance of precision and bravery with modern WRC aggression. His pace on high-speed gravel is among the best in the championship, and his 2017 Rally Finland victory remains one of the most impressive rookie performances of the decade.
Long-time co-driver Janne Ferm has been a crucial part of Lappi’s career, providing the trust and communication needed to attack at high speed on Finland’s iconic jumps and blind crests. Their partnership remains one of the most stable in the WRC.
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