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The Teams, schedules and ways to follow the WRC Arctic Rally Finland

February 25, 2021 Jenny Silvennoinen

(Teams updated 26.2. 10:14)

The first ever Arctic Rally Finland Powered by CapitalBox is raced in Rovaniemi this weekend February 26-28. Snowy and arctic landscapes of Rovaniemi are now the stage for high-speed action on snow and ice of the FIA World Rally Championship. Due to appropriate safety measures, spectators are not allowed, so the best way to get into Rally mood is in the comfort of your own home. Meet the teams, check the schedule and find out the best ways to tune in to Rally mood!

 

Arctic Rally Finland 2021 Schedule

Friday 26.2.
08.31 – Shakedown, Vennivaara (5,69 km)

13:30 Start (Santasport, Rovaniemi)

15.08 – SS1 Sarriojärvi 1 (31,05 km)
18.38 – SS2 Sarriojärvi 2 (31,05 km)
Saturday 27.2.
09.08 – SS3 Mustalampi 1 (24,43 km)
10.38 – SS4 Kaihuavaara 1 (19,91 km)
12.08 – SS5 Siikakämä 1 (27,68 km)
15.38 – SS6 Mustalampi 2 (24,43 km)
17.08 – SS7 Kaihuavaara 2 (19,91 km)
18.38 – SS8 Siikakämä 2 (27,68 km)
Sunday 28.2.
10.08 – SS9 Aittajärvi 1 (22,47 km)
13.18 – SS10 Aittajärvi 2 (22,47 km) Power Stage

Meet The Teams of Arctic Rally Finland

 

Arctic Rally Finland Team Toyota

WRC – Toyota team:

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING WRT Sebastien OGIER Julien INGRASSIA FRA FRA

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING WRT Elfyn EVANS Scott MARTIN GBR GBR

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING WRT Kalle ROVANPERÄ Jonne HALTTUNEN FIN FIN

TOYOTA GAZOO RACING WRT Takamoto KATSUTA Daniel BARRITT JPN GBR

 

 

Team Ford ja Joulupukki

WRC – Ford team:

M-SPORT FORD WORLD RALLY TEAM Gus GREENSMITH Elliott EDMONDSON GBR GBR

M-SPORT FORD WORLD RALLY TEAM Teemu SUNINEN Mikko MARKKULA FIN FIN

JANPRO Janne TUOHINO Reeta HÄMÄLÄINEN FIN FIN FORD Fiesta WRC

13 37 M-SPORT FORD WORLD RALLY TEAM Lorenzo BERTELLI Simone SCATTOLIN ITA ITA

 

HyundayHusky_OttTänak

WRC – Hyundai team:

HYUNDAI SHELL MOBIS WORLD RALLY TEAM Thierry NEUVILLE Martijn WYDAEGHE BEL BEL

HYUNDAI SHELL MOBIS WORLD RALLY TEAM Ott TÄNAK Martin JÄRVEOJA EST EST

HYUNDAI SHELL MOBIS WORLD RALLY TEAM Craig BREEN Paul NAGLE IRL IRL

HYUNDAI 2C COMPETITION Oliver SOLBERG Sebastian MARSHALL NOR GBR

HYUNDAI 2C COMPETITION Pierre-Louis LOUBET Vincent LANDAIS FRA FRA

 

Arctic Rally Finland Rovaniemi

WRC2 

 

M-SPORT FORD WORLD RALLY TEAM Adrien FOURMAUX Renaud JAMOUL FRA BEL FORD Fiesta

M-SPORT FORD WORLD RALLY TEAM Martin PROKOP Michal ERNST CZE CZE FORD Fiesta

 

SAINTELOC JUNIOR TEAM Sean JOHNSTON Alexander KIHURANI USA USA CITROEN

 

HYUNDAI MOTORSPORT N Jari HUTTUNEN Mikko LUKKA FIN FIN HYUNDAI

HYUNDAI MOTORSPORT N Ole Christian VEIBY Jonas ANDERSSON NOR SWE HYUNDAI

 

MOVISPORT Esapekka LAPPI Janne FERM FIN FIN VOLKSWAGEN Polo GTI

MOVISPORT Nikolay GRYAZIN Konstantin ALEKSANDROV RAF RAF VOLKSWAGEN Polo GTI

ALM MOTORSPORT Georg LINNAMÄE Volodymyr KORSIA EST UKR VOLKSWAGEN Polo GTI

 

TOKSPORT WRT Andreas MIKKELSEN Ola FLOENE NOR NOR SKODA Fabia Evo

TOKSPORT WRT Eyvind BRYNILDSEN Veronica ENGAN NOR NOR SKODA Fabia Evo

 

Arctic Rally Finland Rovaniemi

WRC3 

 

KAUR MOTORSPORT Egon KAUR Silver SIMM EST EST VOLKSWAGEN Polo GTI

RAKAN AL-RASHED Rakan AL-RASHED Hugo MAGALHAES SAU PRT VOLKSWAGEN Polo GTI

 

MICHAL SOLOWOW Michal SOLOWOW Maciek BARAN POL POL CITROEN

 

TEEMU ASUNMAA Teemu ASUNMAA Marko SALMINEN FIN FIN SKODA Fabia Evo

EMIL LINDHOLM Emil LINDHOLM Mikael KORHONEN FIN FIN SKODA Fabia Evo

MIKKO HEIKKILÄ Mikko HEIKKILÄ Topi LUHTINEN FIN FIN SKODA Fabia Evo

EERIK PIETARINEN Eerik PIETARINEN Antti LINNAKETO FIN FIN SKODA Fabia

MATTIAS EKSTRÖM Mattias EKSTRÖM Emil BERGKVIST SWE SWE SKODA Fabia Evo

GREGOR JEETS Gregor JEETS Andrus TOOM EST EST SKODA Fabia Evo

VILLE RUOKANEN Ville RUOKANEN Timo PALLARI FIN FIN SKODA Fabia Evo

 

PEKKA KESKI-KORSU Pekka KESKI-KORSU Markus SILFVAST FIN FIN SKODA Fabia

TUOMAS SKANTZ Tuomas SKANTZ Kari KALLIO FIN FIN SKODA Fabia

JUSSI KESKINIVA Jussi KESKINIVA Mikko KAIKKONEN FIN FIN SKODA Fabia

ARI-PEKKA KOIVISTO Ari-Pekka KOIVISTO Jussi KÄRPIJOKI FIN FIN SKODA Fabia

FABRIZIO ZALDIVAR Fabrizio ZALDIVAR Carlos DEL BARRIO PRY ESP SKODA Fabia Evo

LARS STUGEMO Lars STUGEMO Karl-Olof LEXE SWE SWE SKODA Fabia

ALBERT VON THURN UND TAXIS Albert VON THURN UND TAXIS Bernhard ETTEL DEU AUT SKODA Fabia Evo

 

VLADAS JURKEVIČIUS Vladas JURKEVIČIUS Aisvydas PALIUKĖNAS LTU LTU SKODA Fabia Evo

MARKO VIITANEN Marko VIITANEN Tapio SUOMINEN FIN FIN SKODA Fabia

MAURO MIELE Mauro MIELE Luca BELTRAME ITA ITA SKODA Fabia

MIGUEL DÍAZ ABOITIZ Miguel DÍAZ ABOITIZ Rodrigo SANJUAN ESP ESP SKODA Fabia Evo

ADRIAN CHWIETCZUK Adrian CHWIETCZUK Jaroslaw BARAN POL POL SKODA Fabia Evo

 

Other RC2 (R5-cars)

 

VILLE HANHISUANTO Ville HANHISUANTO Matias TOPPINEN FIN FIN FORD Fiesta

TAIF MOTORSPORT Radik SHAYMIEV Maxim TSVETKOV RAF RAF FORD Fiesta

LUCA HOELBLING Luca HOELBLING Federico FIORINI ITA ITA HYUNDAI

PIETER-JAN-MICHIEL CRACCO Pieter-Jan-Michiel CRACCO Jasper VERMEULEN BEL BEL SKODA Fabia

BERTRANT PIERRAT Bertrand PIERRAT Aurélia CHEVALIER FRA FRA HYUNDAI

MIKA KARPPANEN Mika KARPPANEN Anne HEINONEN FIN FIN CITROEN

 

RC4 (Front-wheel drive) 

 

LAURI JOONA Lauri JOONA Ari KOPONEN FIN FIN FORD Fiesta

SAMI PAJARI Sami PAJARI Enni MÄLKÖNEN FIN FIN FORD Fiesta

TONI HERRANEN Toni HERRANEN Sebastian VIRTANEN FIN FIN FORD Fiesta

SAMULI KURUAHO Teemu KORTESALMI Samuli KURUAHO FIN FIN FORD Fiesta

 

Stay home the rally comes to you Arctic Rally Finland Rovaniemi

 

How to tune in and follow the Arctic Rally Finland?

Due to appropriate safety measures, spectators are not allowed, so the best way to get into Rally mood is trough WRC+ All Live and from YLE and Yle ralli radio. Get ready for snowy commotion because WRC is about to hit the Arctic!

#StayHome #TheRallyComesToYou

YLE: TV2 and YLE Areena
YLE Ralliradio : yle.fi/ralliradio (frequency 96,7 MHz)

YLE / YLE Areena

Thursday 25.2.

21.01-21.30 – Pre-event show

Friday 26.2.

15.00-16.08 – SS1 Sarriojärvi 1 (YLE2)
18.30-19.38 – SS2 Sarriojärvi 2 (YLE Areena)
20.50-21.20 – Friday (YLE2)

Saturday 27.2.

10.30-11.38 – SS4 Kaihuavaara 1 (YLE2 the beginning / YLE Areena whole show)
17.00-18.08 – SS7 Kaihuavaara 2 (YLE2 the beginning / YLE Areena whole show)
19.45-20.15 – Saturday  (YLE2)

Sunday 28.2.

10.00-11.08 – SS9 Aittajärvi 1 (YLE2)
13.00-14.30 – SS10 Aittajärvi 2 (YLE1)
17.10-17.40 – Sunday (YLE2)

 

YLE Ralliradio (YLE Areena)

Friday 26.2.

08.32-09.30 – Good morning Rovaniemi, shakedown
15.00-20.15 – Start the rally
20.15-00.00 – Bensaa suonissa, J-P Taskinen

Saturday 27.2.

08.05-20.30 – All events of day 2

Sunday 28.2.

09.10-14.30 – All events of day 3

 

Lets make this a successful rally together!! #StayHome #TheRallyComesToYou

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People January 19, 2021 Changed by Rovaniemi – South Africans at the Arc...
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In our new “Changed by Rovaniemi”- blog series, we share unique stories from travelers of Rovaniemi. We asked, what makes Lapland so special to them, why they have fallen in love with Lapland, and what makes some of them return time after time. Have a look at the story of German Anni, who’s dog Sola has met Santa Claus already twice.
Uncategorized, People, Places December 29, 2020 Changed by Rovaniemi – Anni and the dogs 5/7
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Can you imagine a place more Christmassy than Rovaniemi Lapland Finland? As the official hometown of Santa Claus® Rovaniemi is truly the home of Christmas magic. But what are the things and traditions that make a Finnish Christmas?
Uncategorized, Phenomena, Tips December 22, 2020 The Traditional Finnish Christmas
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Santa’s video call is all-year-round product of Santa Claus Office offering a warm-hearted chat with Santa regardless of your location and no matter what time of the year
Uncategorized, People, Tips December 12, 2020 This Christmas calls for something special – A S...
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This is a special post for all true lovers of Lapland, to ease the longing until we meet again! We listed the TOP web shops of Lapland to order your very own piece of Lapland, online.
Uncategorized, Lists, Tips November 26, 2020 Get your very own piece of Lapland – Now availab...
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In our new “Changed by Rovaniemi”- blog series, we share unique stories from travelers of Rovaniemi. We asked, what makes Lapland so special to them, why they have fallen in love with Lapland, and what makes some of them return time after time. Have a look at the story of Irish Andrew, who’s daughter started to believe in Santa Claus right upon the arrival to Rovaniemi Airport.
People, Places, Tips November 11, 2020 Changed by Rovaniemi – Believing in Santa Claus ...
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In our new “Changed by Rovaniemi”- blog series, we share unique stories from travelers of Rovaniemi. We asked, what makes Lapland so special to them, why they have fallen in love with Lapland, and what makes some of them return time after time. Have a look at the story of Marco from Germany, who visits the Arctic Rally -event in Rovaniemi every year.
Uncategorized, Action, People October 30, 2020 Changed by Rovaniemi – Arctic Rally 3/7
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In our new “Changed by Rovaniemi”- blog series, we share unique stories from travelers of Rovaniemi. We asked, what makes Lapland so special to them, why they have fallen in love with Lapland, and what makes some of them return time after time. Have a look at the story of Helen from Taiwan, who’s childhood dream came true at the Arctic Circle.
Uncategorized, People October 2, 2020 Changed by Rovaniemi – Childhood dream came true...
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You know how it needs to be really cold and wintry with lots of snow everywhere for the Northern Lights to come out? No it doesn’t.
Phenomena September 30, 2020 What’s the best time of year to spot the Aurora ...
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In our new “Changed by Rovaniemi”- blog series, we share unique stories from travelers of Rovaniemi. We asked, what makes Lapland so special to them, why they have fallen in love with Lapland, and what makes some of them return time after time. Have a look at the story of Australian Jayde, who got proposed at the Arctic Circle.
Uncategorized, People September 28, 2020 Changed by Rovaniemi – Proposal at the Arctic Ci...
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The autumn is an overlooked season when it comes to visiting Rovaniemi. Spanning from late August until late November, it's an ideal time for activities.
Action, Lists, Tips September 12, 2020 Top autumn activities in Rovaniemi
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Rovaniemi bathing in an amazing full 8 nights in a row of Northern Lights. September just beginning and we are already having a full sky-spectacle for over a week, amazing right? All arctic people have their own beautiful mythology, believes and names for this heavenly phenomena. In Finnish the Northern Lights are called ”Revontulet”.
Uncategorized, Lists, People, Phenomena, Places, Tips September 3, 2020 Social media went crazy – 8 Amazing nights i...
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In our new Sustainable Rovaniemi blog series Irene describes the surrounding nature to be her supermarket, her living room as well as her church. It is obvious, that Irene is happiest at nature.
Uncategorized, People, Phenomena, Tips August 4, 2020 Irene Kangasniemi, The Happy Woman In The Woods
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Missing Rovaniemi? We miss you too! As travelling is not possible at the moment, we wanted to bring Rovaniemi closer to you. Read our tips to enjoy the Arctic Circle from your own couch.
Action, Lists, Places, Tips May 20, 2020 How to explore Rovaniemi while staying at home
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Teatiamo was born out of an urge to break boundaries related to sexuality and at the same time design something timeless and beautiful.
People, Phenomena, Places, Tips April 27, 2020 TEATIAMO – The Happiest Company in the World?
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Take this time to adjust your mind into thinking more sustainably, what Lapland Rovaniemi has to offer all year round.
Action, Lists, People, Phenomena, Places, Tips April 20, 2020 Missed out a Lapland trip? Don’t worry we ha...
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People have always told stories, to lift spirits and raise faith and to educate the new generations about bravery. We believe this is the time for inspiring stories, stories of dreams worth fighting for, maybe even dreams built from the ashes.
People, Phenomena March 24, 2020 Rovaniemi, a living proof why keep The Dream Alive
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Who could have known that we would all be in this situation together, globally? That the way we knew our daily life would change and the hurry that had become our pulse would be replaced by a still mode of confusion.
People, Phenomena March 17, 2020 Stay calm – Stay home – This too shall pas...
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Traditional Arctic Lapland Rally brought F1 driver Valtteri Bottas to Rovaniemi. The weekend is one of the bustling ones of the year in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.
Action, Phenomena January 13, 2020 Arctic Lapland Rally Brings F1 Drivers to Rovaniem...
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Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen came to Lapland for inspiration. Read from here what the artist did in Rovaniemi and what was the highlight of her trip.
Action, People, Phenomena October 24, 2019 Carly Rae Jepsen’s Visit to Rovaniemi Was Ab...
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Sustainability is the keyword for better future. In Rovaniemi, local companies have adapted good habits to increase sustainability in their business'.
Phenomena October 23, 2019 Towards Sustainable Travel – Companies Taking Ac...
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The Kardashians visited Rovaniemi in Lapland, Finland, last April and the Rovaniemi episode of Keeping Up with The Kardashians premiere is on Sunday 6th of October in USA. Read from here how to discover Rovaniemi like the Kardashians.
People, Phenomena October 4, 2019 Do It Like The Kardashians – What to Do in Rovan...
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Two Lapland-based mountain bikers Johannes and Kuutti did a three days biking expedition in Rovaniemi. Read from here how it worked out!
Action, Places September 20, 2019 Grinding around Rovaniemi: Three Days Biking Exped...
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The Northern Lights season 2019-2020 has just begun. For photographer Alex Kuznetsov it means long nights for hunting Northern Lights.
People, Phenomena August 30, 2019 On The Hunt for The Northern Lights: Photographer ...
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Rovaniemi is a versatile destination for a family holiday. Experience Lapland's unique nature with its phenomena and plenty children-friendly activities.
Uncategorized August 21, 2019 Experience Rovaniemi with Kids – Activities, Pla...
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Social media personality Amro Maskoun visited Rovaniemi in June 2019. Read what Maskoun did in Rovaniemi!
People July 2, 2019 Live Like Amro Maskoun – What Our Summer Ambassa...
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LGBT travellers who are looking for a something a little different, will find a a lot to love from Rovaniemi.
People, Phenomena May 31, 2019 Discovering Lappish Hospitality And Complete Accep...
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Uncategorized, People May 29, 2019 Rovaniemi Mayor Esko Lotvonen: Even a Bureaucrat C...
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There are plenty things to do during the summer in Rovaniemi, in Lapland, Finland. Here are a selection of different programs to choose from for a short city break.
Lists, Tips May 2, 2019 Two Days in Rovaniemi – 10 Things You Don’t Wa...
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Rovaniemi, in Lapland, Finland, is a dream summer destination, if you're looking for an unique experience with easy-going activities and authenticity.
Lists, Tips April 2, 2019 8 Reasons Why Rovaniemi is The Summer Destination ...
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This article will include a few tips to wrapping up warm, getting about and what activities to consider with Children during your cold but magical trip to Rovaniemi.
Tips February 6, 2019 Guide to enjoying winter holiday in Rovaniemi with...
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