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Toyota Fields GR Yaris Rally2 Entry for Saudi Arabia’s MERC 2025
Juho Hänninen to Lead the Charge in High-Profile Comeback Toyota has confirmed its participation in the upcoming Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) round in Saudi Arabia, set to take place from January 1 to 3, 2025. The Japanese manufacturer will enter a GR Yaris Rally2, piloted by none other than Finnish rally veteran Juho Hänninen. This marks an exciting return to competition for the former World Rally Championship (WRC) regular and 2010 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) champion. A Seasoned Driver ReturnsJuho Ville Matias Hänninen, born on July 25, 1981, in Finland, brings a wealth of experience to the Saudi rally stage. With a rally career that began in earnest with the 2006 Swedish Rally, Hänninen quickly established himself as a formidable presence on gravel and tarmac alike. His crowning achievement…