Tommi Mäkinen

Race car driver, four-time WRC champion

Tommi Mäkinen - Race car driver, four-time WRC champion
Born

June 26th, 1964
60 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Finland

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Born in Finland, a prominent race car driver achieved success in the World Rally Championship. Competed for the Mitsubishi Motors rally team, dominating the series during the late 1990s. Secured four consecutive World Championships from 1996 to 1999. His driving style and competitive spirit garnered attention in the motorsport community. Transitioned to team management after retiring from racing, contributing to the development of future talent in motorsport.

Won four consecutive WRC titles from 1996-1999

Raced for the Mitsubishi Motors rally team

Achieved numerous stage wins in WRC events

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