Jari-Matti Latvala
Jari-Matti Latvala is a Finnish rally driver and team principal, known for his successful career in the World Rally Championship (WRC). He became the first Finnish driver to win a WRC event in the 21st century and has multiple rally wins to his name. Latvala has been a prominent figure in the sport, both as a competitor and as a mentor to younger drivers. Recently, he made headlines by criticizing Kalle Rovanperä's performance, attributing it to challenges with new tire manufacturer Hankook, suggesting that Rovanperä's driving style is not well-suited for the tires used this season.
Born on Apr 03, 1985 (40 years old)
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Estonia:
Jari-Matti Latvala, the team principal, has dismissed the speculation regarding Tänak's future.
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Estonia:
Jari-Matti Latvala is mentioned as a reference point for age in the context of returning to WRC.
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Estonia:
Jari-Matti Latvala is mentioned as one of the figures who congratulated Rovanperä.
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San Marino:
Jari-Matti Latvala, the team principal of Toyota, expressed understanding of Rovanperä's decision and confidence in his performance.
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San Marino:
Jari-Matti Latvala praised Rovanperä, stating that his choice is understandable.
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Estonia:
Latvala is the current team principal of Toyota and has the most WRC rallies recorded.
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Lithuania:
Jari-Matti Latvala, the team manager of Toyota, commented on Sébastien Ogier's determination to win the title this year.
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Estonia:
Jari-Matti Latvala was one of the key drivers for Volkswagen during their successful run in WRC.
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Estonia:
Jari-Matti Latvala was also mentioned as a competitor in the rally.
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Estonia:
Latvala held the record for the second youngest stage winner when he won the Swedish rally in 2008.
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