Juha Kankkunen
Juha Kankkunen is a Finnish rally driver renowned for his remarkable career in motorsport, having won the World Rally Championship four times during the 1980s and 1990s. Known for his exceptional skill and experience, Kankkunen is considered one of the legends of rally racing. In 2023, he has taken on the role of co-team principal for Toyota in the European Rally Championship, where he is tasked with mentoring younger drivers, marking a new chapter in his illustrious career.
Born on Apr 30, 1960 (65 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.23% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 12,479 | $272,000 | 613$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,945 | $56,000 | 52$ |
| Totals | 2 | 7,619,656 | 14,424 | $328,000 | 665$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Slovenia:
Juha Kankkunen is one of the next most successful drivers with four titles.
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Finland:
Juha Kankkunen commented on Kalle Rovanperä's potential future in racing, suggesting he has plenty of time to return to rallying.
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Paraguay:
He is a former rally driver and a world champion.
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Portugal:
Juha Kankkunen is the team manager for Toyota in the WRC.
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Estonia:
Kankkunen is satisfied with the team's performance, highlighting Solberg's role.
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Estonia:
Juha Kankkunen mentioned that regardless of Solberg's performance in Estonia, he will not be seen in Rally1 cars this year.
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Estonia:
Juha Kankkunen, a four-time world champion, was in a cheerful mood at the rally finish.
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Lithuania:
Juha Kankkunen praised Kalle Rovanperä for his calm and confident driving.
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Kenya:
Juha Kankkunen, a retired Finnish professional driver, commented on the increased competitiveness of the WRC Safari Rally due to new rules by FIA.
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Kenya:
Juha Kankkunen is honored as a legend who first won the Safari title in 1985.
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