This year, Toyota’s WRC team not only has a part-time driver but also a part-time team principal.
Toyota team principal Jari-Matti Latvala and Juha Kankkunen had the chance to enjoy some time behind the wheel of a rally car over the weekend.
Juha Kankkunen is “rolling up his sleeves” at the Monte Carlo Rally, marking his first active role in the WRC in 25 years.
Juha Kankkunen is stepping into a new role with Toyota’s WRC team.
Juha Kankkunen will take on a new role next year as deputy team principal for Toyota’s WRC team in the World Rally Championship.
Toyota announced on Monday that Juha Kankkunen will take on the role of deputy team principal.
Four-time World Rally Champion Juha Kankkunen will join Toyota’s WRC team as deputy team principal alongside Jari-Matti Latvala for the upcoming season.
Juha Kankkunen may take on the role of Toyota’s team principal in the WRC for select rounds next season.
Juha Kankkunen got up to speed in Japan last weekend.
Kalle Rovanperä drove to an impressive victory at the Safari Rally held over the weekend.