Kalle Rovanperä thrills fans at Harju street stage in Jyväskylä

Finnish rally champion Kalle Rovanperä returned to his hometown for a special appearance on the Harju urban stage in Jyväskylä. Together with co‑driver Jonne Halttunen, he borrowed a Toyota Corolla GT AE86 and ran the streets, delighting a crowd that gathered in tight groups along the banks of the course. The night was described as emotional, with fans catching a glimpse of the two‑time world champion and celebrating his decision to shift from rallying to single‑seater racing. Rovanperä performed a few donuts and slides for the spectators before handing the car to Halttunen, who said he would try to beat Rovanperä’s time on the following day’s run. The event highlighted the driver’s popularity and the local enthusiasm for his return.