History Driver 2010s

Ott Tänak

Overview

Ott Tänak progressed from a fast but inconsistent prospect into the driver who broke the long championship sequence shared by Loeb and Ogier.

Tänak moved to Hyundai for 2020. His 2019 championship is the defining achievement of his 2010s career.

🏆 Major Achievements

First WRC win: Won Rally Italia Sardegna in 2017 for M-Sport Ford.
Toyota move: Joined the Yaris WRC program in 2018 and helped secure the manufacturers' title.
2019 World Rally Champion: Won six rounds with co-driver Martin Järveoja and clinched the title in Catalunya.

Vehicle Highlights

  • Ford Fiesta RS WRC: Early WRC campaigns with M-Sport, showing flashes of speed.
  • Toyota Yaris WRC: The car in which he secured his championship, noted for its aggressive handling characteristics.

The Yaris WRC and Tänak became an iconic pairing, with his driving style perfectly matching the car’s sharp and nimble nature.

Driving Style & Legacy

Tänak is renowned for his fearless commitment and ability to carry extraordinary speed through corners. While earlier in his career this sometimes resulted in crashes, by the late 2010s he mastered balancing outright pace with championship consistency. His title win secured his place in rally history as the man who toppled the Ogier era.

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