Esapekka Lappi is a Finnish professional rally driver competing in the FIA World Rally Championship and recognized as one of the leading talents of the modern WRC generation. He won the WRC2 World Championship before stepping up to the top category and secured his maiden WRC victory at Rally Finland. Lappi has represented multiple factory teams including Toyota, Citroen, M-Sport Ford, and Hyundai, and is known for his natural speed on gravel stages, analytical technical feedback, and consistent performance across diverse international rally conditions.