Risto Mannisenmäki

Finnish racing driver and competitor

Risto Mannisenmäki - Finnish racing driver and competitor
Born

May 28th, 1959
66 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Finland

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Born in 1959, a Finnish racing driver specialized in rallying. Competed in several world championship events, primarily in the 1980s and 1990s. Participated in the World Rally Championship and achieved significant success in various rally competitions. Noted for driving with teams like Lancia and Mitsubishi during a robust career in motorsport.

Competed in the World Rally Championship

Drove for Lancia and Mitsubishi teams

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