About Janne
Following in his father’s footsteps, Janne made his rallying debut as a co-driver in 2006, competing at the OP Suonenjoki Ralli. He first teamed up with Esapekka in 2010, quickly forming a strong partnership. The pair progressed through the ranks together, taking class victories in ERC and WRC2, before making the step up to a WRC factory drive in 2017 following a dominant WRC2 title winning season.
The Finn has claimed eight WRC podiums alongside Esapekka, including a trio of top three finishes in the 2022 season. His career highlight is undoubtedly an excellent home victory at Rally Finland in 2017. Along with Esapekka, Janne joins our squad for 2023, with the duo getting behind the wheel of our hybrid-powered i20 N Rally1 Hybrid.
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Career
| 2022 | Seven rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (7) |
| 2021 | One round of the FIA World Rally Championship with Hyundai (1) Two rounds of FIA the WRC2 (2) |
| 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) |
| 2024 | Eight rounds of the FIA European Rally Championship (8) |
Q&A
Q1. Who is your motorsport idol?
I have so many it is impossible to choose just one.
Q2. What are your hobbies?
As so much of my time is dedicated to rallying, I don’t have too many hobbies.
Q3. What is your ideal destination for a holiday?
My favourite place to go to on holiday is Thailand.
Q4. Which profession would you have chosen if you hadn’t become a rally driver?
I really don’t know, I think I’ll stick to co-driving!
Q5. What is your favourite food?
It has to be pizza.
Q6. Describe yourself in 3 words
Easy, humble, driven
