WRC2 news & rumors 2026

**EstWRC** · Yesterday, 12:04

Originally Posted by Sulland

Looking at the results only, I am struggeling to see the clear reason Toyota have used to promote Jaspar Vaher alone to a "Factory" WRC2 campaign in 26.

Was this a correct choice, you that know him better?

well, maybe this now opens your picture now more.

He has done now 3 starts at Finnish championship.

At first rally, Ralli Mikkeli - first rally and stage EVER with a 4wd machine and finishes just 3.1 seconds off stage winner Lappi. Crashed on next stage by going wide and ripping off a wheel, but still, what a debut stage time.

Second rally, Arctic Lapland Rally - took it more safe after that fast ending for the first rally, you could see it from the stage times by being 10th on first stage and then picking up the pace. Finished all the stages in top 8 and in the end was 7th in overall and beating other Estonian and last years Finnish champion Patrick Enok by one minute. Competing with the names like Lappi, Korhonen, Heikkilä, Kauppinen, Joona who all have much more experience.

This weekend was the third rally, Riihimäki rally - not as strong competition as on previous rallies but still, Lappi and Joona present. Finishes ALL stages in TOP2 and winning two stages, including the last 22km stage by beating Lappi there with 5 seconds and finishing just 3.7 seconds behind winner Lappi in overall standings.

Toyota took him for a reason, he beat the hell of out other candidates according to Latvala and im pretty sure he will beat Lappi already this year at some round.

Im telling you guys, we have found our next Tänak and the last time i was so excited about a talent was with Tänak.

**deephouse** · Yesterday, 17:49

Romet Jurgenson?

**trykmann** · Yesterday, 18:43

Originally Posted by deephouse

Romet Jurgenson?

I'm as exited about him as I'm about Jaspar Vaher.

Romet is an extremely hardworking and intelligent driver. He is putting a lot of effort into his driving and also additional work inside the team. His improvement during a season or even during an event is something to look out for. With such a limited experience he has already shown his speed and ability to adapt new conditions. Unfortuantely he isn't driving a Yaris or Fabia, so we have to estimate how good or bad is the Fiesta in different conditions.

From an estonian point of view I also have to mention Robert Virves, who might do this year his best season so far. His has a good deal with Skoda and has already quite a lot of experience from last year with the same car. I hope we would be able this year to fight for more wins.

**EstWRC** · Yesterday, 19:02

Originally Posted by deephouse

Romet Jurgenson?

As previous user said, he is a very hard worker and also definitely very talented but for me not as much as Jaspar

Vaher has this raw natural talent like Tänak IMO

That’s purely my view and opinion. The stuff that Vaher has shown already with those first 3 rounds with first season on four wheel drive is mighty impressive in my eyes.

**TypeR** · Today, 05:25

Fun fact, Romet Jurgenson was Vaher's codriver some years ago in amateur/folkrallies

https://youtu.be/vCoG30gfPh8?si=OgFIZTgiEyX3bcfx

**Rallyper** · Today, 09:13

Originally Posted by TypeR

Fun fact, Romet Jurgenson was Vaher's codriver some years ago in amateur/folkrallies

https://youtu.be/vCoG30gfPh8?si=OgFIZTgiEyX3bcfx

Impressive driving. Only 16 yrs young...

**trykmann** · Today, 09:35

He was probably 13 at that time. He will be 19 this week.

**Rallyper** · Today, 10:01

Originally Posted by trykmann

He was probably 13 at that time. He will be 19 this week.

Even more impressive then. Good choice from Toyota and still there are so many talents out there never given chance to prove themselves.

**Fast Eddie WRC** · Today, 12:53

Originally Posted by trykmann

Romet is an extremely hardworking and intelligent driver. He is putting a lot of effort into his driving and also additional work inside the team. His improvement during a season or even during an event is something to look out for. With such a limited experience he has already shown his speed and ability to adapt new conditions. Unfortuantely he isn't driving a Yaris or Fabia, so we have to estimate how good or bad is the Fiesta in different conditions.

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In the Fiesta he was the only non-Yaris driver set a fastest time in Sweden.

**Fast Eddie WRC** · Today, 13:22

Also bear this in mind on Jaspar Vaher at Riihimäki Rally...

“I’m really satisfied with this result. Coming here I didn’t expect to be fighting for the podium places, but the conditions made it really difficult for the drivers at the front of the road order, so our starting position of seventh was a big advantage compared to them."