Sami Pajari
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🇫🇮 Sami Pajari

#5 · Toyota Gazoo Racing

Car: Toyota GR Yaris Rally1

About

Finnish rally driver competing for Toyota Gazoo Racing in the FIA World Rally Championship. Won the Junior WRC title in 2021 as the youngest champion in the series' history and its first Finn, then took the WRC2 crown in 2024 — becoming only the second driver after Pontus Tidemand to hold both.

Climbed to Rally1 deliberately rather than quickly, debuting at Rally Latvia in 2024 and taking a maiden outright victory at Rally Estonia in 2026. Known for effortless-looking pace on fast gravel and a stated preference for the underdog role. With Kalle Rovanperä's move to circuit racing, he is Finland's sole full-time representative in the top flight.