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Kalle Rovanperä will begin his single-seater career in New Zealand
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Since the arrival of Rally From Saudi Arabia last Saturday, Kalle Rovanperä officially put his rally career on hold to embrace that of a track driver, in car and with the ultimate goal Formula 1That's all! If he's already been able to test a Formula 2 From the previous generation, the Finn will leave for New Zealand at the very beginning of the year, in order to gain racing experience.
Like many drivers in European junior formulas, Rovanperä will take advantage of the Oceania summer to participate in the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy, consisting of four races held in New Zealand, two on the North Island and two on the South Island. The rounds will take place over four consecutive weeks, from January 11th to February 1st. Arvid Lindblad, a Formula 2 driver and likely future Racing Bulls Formula 1 driver, is the reigning champion of the series.
Unsurprisingly, Rovanperä will race for the CTFROT with Hitech team. The two-time world champion already competed with Hitech. WRC participated in a Formula 2 test, and the team has very close links with the Toyota Gazoo Racing, it seems normal to see the Finn evolving in a similar environment.
After some very successful stints in Porsche In 2024, Kalle Rovanperä will be competing in the Carrera Cup Benelux, embarking on a new career path that he hopes will be successful. After Super Formula, the championship boasting the second-fastest single-seater in the world, the Finn is aiming for Formula 2 and then Formula 1. If he manages to progress step by step within a year, he could find himself on the Formula 1 grid at the age of 28, in 2028.
The challenge will be significant, however, and exciting to follow, starting in January!
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02/12/2025 at 12:49 a.m.
A fantastic lineup featuring Freddie Slater for this New Zealand championship, which attracts young drivers from all over the world and has the advantage of taking place in January on the four superb circuits of Hampton Downs, Taupo, Teratonga, and Highlands Park. Kiwi motorsport fans, starved of single-seater racing since the demise of the A1 GP, are expected to turn out in droves at the four tracks!