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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kieran Jackson

World rally champion eyes F1 seat with surprise switch to Japanese series

Two-time rally champion Kalle Rovanpera will race in Super Formula next year - (Getty Images)

World rally champion Kalle Rovanpera has his sights set on a future seat in Formula 1 after announcing a surprise switch to single-seater racing.

The Finnish driver, who won the World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2022 and 2023, will drive in Japanese series Super Formula next yea, in the first step of a journey which he hopes will end up at the “highest level” in F1.

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