Esapekka Lappi to Pause Professional Rallying Career

Esapekka Lappi, a factory World Rally Championship driver and two-time WRC rally winner, has declared he will pause his professional rallying career. The announcement came during a Skoda Finland press conference ahead of the Porvoon Autopalvelu Ralli, the final round of the Finnish Rally Championship.

Lappi’s decision marks a significant moment in his career, which includes 15 podium finishes at the highest level of rallying. The Finnish driver is set to compete in the upcoming event before stepping away from the sport.

This pause opens questions about Lappi’s future plans and the potential impact on his team and the broader WRC landscape. Fans and industry observers will be watching closely as the season concludes and Lappi takes this hiatus.