Kalle Rovanpera Set to Return to Racing After Health Recovery

Two‑time world rally champion Kalle Rovanpera has received medical clearance to resume his motorsport career following a postponed 2026 Super Formula campaign.

The Finn was initially slated to make a full transition from rallying to single‑seater racing with Toyota, but an undisclosed health issue forced him to withdraw from the Super Formula drive in March.

Last December, the 25‑year‑old had to abandon a post‑season Super Formula test after suffering from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, a condition that can disrupt balance and vision through the inner ear.

Since then, Rovanpera has focused on recovery, working closely with KHU, the Finnish Institute of High Performance Sport based in Jyvaskyla. KHU has now cleared him for a return to the track.

Toyota confirmed that the Finn has resumed physical training and is positioned for a “phased return to driving,” with plans to re‑enter competitive racing by 2027.

“Two‑time FIA World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanpera is ready to continue chasing his racing dreams in partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing after making strong progress in his recovery over recent weeks,” the company said.

Kalle Rovanpera

Photo by: Masahide Kamio

Since his planned participation in Super Formula this season was placed on pause due to medical reasons, Kalle has taken time to recover and focus on his health. With his recovery progressing well, he has already resumed physical training and can now look forward to a phased return to driving.

To assist in his recovery, Kalle has been working closely with KHU, the Finnish institute of High Performance Sport based in Jyvaskyla. Best known for supporting Finland’s Olympic and national team athletes, KHU has provided scientific expertise to optimise Rovanpera’s recovery and training and has now cleared him to make a return to the track.

Together, Kalle and TGR are now planning the next steps in his racing programme with the objective of returning to competitive racing in 2027 and will make further announcements in due course.

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