Toyota revealed their 2023 WRC line-up

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Hi, friends!

There is nothing much new in the Toyota World Rally Team linr-up for the following season. The only new thibg is that Esapekka Lappi has left the team to join Hyundai for 2023.

To be honest, I don't see the driver who wouldn't choose tge full program over part time drive and that was the case with Esapekka Lappi. After Ott Tanak left Hyundai, they were in hunt for the driver who is able to fight for the leading positions. It seems that Lappi was their logical choice.

On the other hand, Lappi shared 3rd car with eight-time WRC champion Seb Ogier who was always in favor when they had to choose the rallies they will drive through out this season. That is just another reason why Lappi chose Hyundai over Toyota for 2023.

Lappi 's seat will be occupied by Takamoto Katsuta who was in their NG (Next Generation) Team for juniors.
So when Ogier will be behind a steering wheel of 3rd Toyota Yaris Rally1 car, Katsuta will be back in NG Team just like before.

I don't need to add that this year's champion Kalle Rovanpera and Welshman Elfyn Evans kept their seats for 2023.

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