Why Toyota thinks Rovanpera’s WRC return will benefit Evans
Toyota anticipates Kalle Rovanpera's go back to a full-time World Rally Championship drive will make team-mate Elfyn Evans "much more powerful" this year.
The Japanese team is preparing to start a tilt at both the chauffeurs' and makers' titles next week in Monte Carlo, with a broadened line-up that includes 4 full-time motorists and a partial project for eight-time world champ Sebastien Ogier.
Amongst its full-time lineup is two-time world champ Rovanpera, who is considering a 3rd world crown in 2025 after deciding to carry out a partial project in 2015. The Finn will be signed up with by Evans -- in 2015's title runner-up -- Takamoto Katsuta and Sami Pajari.
On the other hand, Toyota fielded just 2 full-time chauffeurs in 2015 in the type of Evans and Katsuta, with Rovanpera and Ogier su...