About Esapekka
Better known in the paddock as EP, the Finn is renowned for his calm demeanour and excellent sense of humour. Esapekka initially had his heart set on a career in circuit racing but shifted his focus to rallying when he was 20 years old. The switch was instantly rewarded as he was named Finland’s Rookie of the Year in 2010. Two seasons later, following a dominant season in the Finnish Championship, he moved to ERC before progressing to WRC2. Esapekka went on to claim the 2016 WRC2 title and subsequently earned a WRC seat for the following season.
Since then, he has secured 12 podiums and a single victory at his home event: Rally Finland.
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Career
| 2023 | All rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (13) |
| 2022 | Seven rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (7) |
| 2021 | One round of the FIA World Rally Championship with Hyundai (1) |
| 2020 | Seven rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (7) |
| 2019 | All rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (13) |
| 2018 | All rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (13) |
| 2017 | Eight rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (8) |
| 2016 | Seven rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship-2 (7) |
| 2015 | Seven rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship-2 (7) |
| 2014 | Eight rounds of the FIA European Rally Championship (8) |
Q&A
Q1. Who is your motorsport idol?
I would have to say Sébastien Loeb.
Q2. What are your hobbies?
I like to go out on my mountain bike, but between living a professional rally lifestyle and having small children it is hard to have many hobbies!
Q3. What is your ideal destination for a holiday?
A place that is warm and sunny, it doesn’t really matter where, as in Finland we have dark and cold winters so hardly see sunlight at the end of year.
Q4. Which profession would you have chosen if you hadn’t become a rally driver?
If I could choose any then I would be a Formula 1 driver.
Q5. What is your favourite food?
Gluten free pasta every time.
Q6. Describe yourself in 3 words
Determined, funny, relaxed
