Esapekka Lappi announces pause to professional rally career

Esapekka Lappi World Rally Championship WRC rally retirement Finnish Rally Championship

Professional rally driver Esapekka Lappi has announced he is pausing his career. The 35-year-old Finn revealed the decision during a press conference ahead of the Porvoon Autopalvelu Ralli, which will serve as his final competition for the time being.

Lappi, a two-time WRC winner and 15-time podium finisher, has competed for major teams including Toyota, Citroën, M-Sport Ford, and Hyundai. His career highlights include winning the 2016 WRC2 title, a victory at the 2017 Rally Finland, and a 2024 win at Rally Sweden. While he is stepping away from professional series and the Finnish Rally Championship, he noted that he does not rule out participating in individual events in the future.

Entities

Esapekka Lappi · Hyundai World Rally Team · Porvoo, Finland · Toyota Gazoo Racing · Škoda Motorsport

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Lappi won the 2017 Rally Finland. www.rallyssimo.it · www.autosport.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Esapekka Lappi is pausing his professional rallying career. www.theshieldofsports.news · www.rallyssimo.it · www.autosport.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lappi has achieved 15 WRC podium finishes. www.autosport.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Lappi won the 2016 WRC2 title. www.rallyssimo.it · www.autosport.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Porvoon Autopalvelu Ralli this weekend will be Lappi's final race for now. www.theshieldofsports.news · www.autosport.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Lappi may contest individual events in the future. www.rallyssimo.it · www.autosport.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Lappi won Rally Sweden in 2024. www.rallyssimo.it · www.autosport.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Lappi is 35 years old. www.rallyssimo.it · www.autosport.com