History 2010s

2017 Rally Finland (Finland)

Overview

Event Name: 2017 Rally Finland

Date: July 27–30, 2017

Start/Finish Location: Jyväskylä, Finland

Total Distance: Approx. 1,400 km (competitive stages ~315 km)

The 2017 Rally Finland showcased why this event is called the "Grand Prix on Gravel" — blistering speeds, breathtaking jumps, and unforgiving precision requirements through the iconic Finnish forests. It’s an event where bravery and skill combine in equal measure.


Route

Ouninpohja: Legendary for its length, speed, and jumps.
Päijälä: Smooth gravel with sweeping bends.
Ruuhimäki: A dramatic finish with multiple big-air moments.

Featuring classic stages with massive crests and flat-out corners:

Perfect weather made conditions ideal for record-breaking pace, pushing crews to the absolute limit.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Esapekka Lappi & Janne Ferm · Toyota Yaris WRC
2nd Place
Elfyn Evans & Daniel Barritt · Ford Fiesta WRC
3rd Place
Juho Hänninen & Kaj Lindström · Toyota Yaris WRC

Lappi’s maiden WRC win was a fairy-tale moment in front of a home crowd, cementing Toyota’s return to top-level rallying.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Blind Crests: Demanded absolute trust in pacenotes.
  • High-Speed Corners: Minimal margin for error.
  • Precision Jumps: Misjudgment could be catastrophic.

The 2017 Rally Finland was pure high-octane theater and a masterclass in controlled aggression.

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