.jpg) Jari-Matti Latvala, Rally Deutschland 2017 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Finnish |
| Born | 3 April 1985 Töysä, Finland |
| World Rally Championship record | |
| Active years | 2002–2020 |
| Co-driver |  Carl Williamson Miikka Anttila Juho Hänninen |
| Teams | Stobart Ford, Ford, Volkswagen, Toyota |
| Rallies | 211 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Rally wins | 18 |
| Podiums | 67 |
| Stage wins | 539 |
| Total points | 1668 |
| First rally | 2002 Rally GB |
| First win | 2008 Swedish Rally |
| Last win | 2018 Rally Australia |
| Last rally | 2024 Rally Finland |
Jari-Matti Latvala (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈjɑriˌmɑtːi ˈlɑt.ʋɑ.lɑ]; born 3 April 1985) is a Finnish rally driver who has competed in the World Rally Championship (WRC). His co-driver for most of his career was Miikka Anttila, who co-drove for Latvala between the 2003 Rallye Deutschland and 2019 Rally Catalunya. He is well known for his aggressive driving style, which earns him many plaudits, and comparisons to the late Colin McRae. With 18 event victories in the WRC, he is one of the most successful drivers to not have won a championship. Latvala is also the driver with the most World Rally starts in the sport which he achieved in 2019, 17 years after his debut.
Starting in 2021, he served as the team principal of Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT, replacing Tommi Mäkinen.[1]
- ^ Cobb, Haydn (18 December 2020). "Latvala named Toyota WRC team principal after Makinen departure". autosport.com. Retrieved 19 December 2020.