
Timo Salonen
Timo Salonen is a Finnish rally driver, best known for winning the World Rally Championship in 1985. With a career spanning several decades, he has made significant contributions to the sport and is celebrated for his skillful driving and competitive spirit. Salonen's victory in the WRC marked a pivotal moment in Finnish rallying, and he has since become a mentor and an inspiration for many young drivers in the rallying community, including the rising star Sami Pajari, who has cited Salonen as a role model.
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Pajari pohdiskeli ajamista verraten sitä vuoden 1985 maailmanmestari Timo Salosen tyyliin.
Sami Pajari itsevarmana – ”Realistista ajaa maailmanmestaruudesta”Helsingin Sanomat·
Finland· 2026-08-02





