History Driver 2010s

Esapekka Lappi

Overview

Esapekka Lappi moved rapidly from European and WRC2 success into Toyota's returning top-class program.

Lappi joined Citroën for 2019 and finished second in Sweden, Finland, and Turkey. His sole WRC victory of the decade remained Finland 2017.

πŸ† Major Achievements

2014 European Rally Champion: Won the continental title with Skoda.
2016 WRC2 Champion: Secured the support-category crown in a Skoda Fabia R5.
2017 Rally Finland winner: Took his first WRC victory during his debut season in the Toyota Yaris WRC.

Vehicle Highlights

  • Toyota Yaris WRC: The car in which he achieved his maiden WRC victory.
  • Škoda Fabia S2000 & R5: Championship-winning platforms in ERC and WRC2 competition.
  • Citroën C3 WRC: Drove for the French marque in the 2019 season.

From nimble R5 cars to full-spec WRC machinery, Lappi has demonstrated adaptability across diverse platforms and surfaces.

Driving Style & Legacy

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.

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