The 23-year-old successfully defended his WRC title by finishing second at last weekend’s Central European Rally as the Finn became only the sixth driver in WRC history to win back-to-back titles.
Rovanpera now boasts the enviable record of a 50% title success rate from his four seasons in rallying’s top tier.
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However, throughout the weekend there were suggestions in the service park that Rovanpera could be set for a part-time campaign next season.
German publication Motorsport Aktuell has even suggested a scaled back programme would also allow Rovanpera to fully complete his Finnish military service which he started when he was 19.
In Finland all men above the age of 18 are liable to serve 165, 255 or 347 days military service with this to be completed before the age of 28.
In the aftermath of his title victory, Rovnapera told Autosport that he remains hungry for more championships and intends to return next year to fight for the 2024 title.
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“Yes of course. When you know that you can do it, you have no other goal to have anything else in mind than to start again,” he said when asked if he wanted to go again next year.
Speaking in the champions interview after the rally, Rovnapera also outlined that he feels he still has areas where he can improve.
Source: Autosport