Age: 18 Category: ERC4/Junior ERC Car: Lancia Ypsillon Rally4 HF Flying Finn status: While good fortune hasn’t been in ready supply, Kauppinen underlined his star potential with third place in class on ORLEN OIL 81st Rally Poland. He’s also focused on building his limited Tarmac experience.
Age: 26 Category: ERC1 Car: Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 Flying Finn status: Hit the ground running with a debut victory on ERC Staff House Rally Hungary and second place on BAUHAUS Royal Rally of Scandinavia during a memorable month of May. Two DNFs followed by he remains fourth in the standings.
Age: 21 Category: ERC4/Junior ERC Car: Opel Corsa Rally4 Flying Finn status: A member of the AKK Flying Finn Academy, Lassila his undertaking his maiden European campaign in 2025 after a one-off appearance in 2024. He’s not enjoyed much luck but the potential is clear to see.
Age: 18 Category: ERC3 Car: Renault Clio Rally3 Flying Finn status: Distant relative of rallying legend Ari Vatanen, Ville Vatanen is another AKK Flying Finn Academy member. From three ERC starts in 2025, Vatanen finished on the podium twice.