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Rovanpera begins F1 path with first F2 test

Nov.3 Two-time world rally champion Kalle Rovanpera has begun his transition from world rally to single-seaters, completing his first test in an older Formula 2 car ahead of a planned switch to circuit racing with Toyota's full support. The 25-year-old Finn, who will contest Super Formula in 2026 as part of a longer-term plan toward Formula 1, posted photos from his first F2 test on social media, describing the experience as both demanding and exciting. 'Driving is physically quite tough as I knew,' he wrote. 'There are a lot of G-forces which are hard to replicate and will take some time to get used to, so happy I managed to get this seat time and can't wait for more.' The run is...
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