The Finn is set to embark on a part-time WRC campaign with the reigning world champion Toyota squad beginning at Rally Sweden this weekend.
Lappi has rejoined the Toyota squad, whom he began his top flight WRC career with in 2017, to pilot the third GR Yaris he will share with eight-time world champion Sebastien Ogier.
It is expected the 31-year-old will contest the majority of the rounds with Ogier only likely to compete in as many as five rallies this year, including last month’s Monte Carlo opener where the Frenchman finished second.
Lappi’s return to rallying’s top tier arrives after dropping out of the WRC last year.
He last drove an M-Sport Ford in 2020 following a disappointing 2019 campaign driving for Citroen in what was the French marque’s final season.
Now armed with a chance to showcase his talent again, Lappi says he’s poised to capitalise on his lifeline with Toyota to rebuild his WRC career.
“I think I’m quite ready for it but like before I think I…
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