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Motorsport Biography

Ott Tänak

“Tänak”

Estonian · Põlva, Estonia · Born 15 November 1988

Rally Driver
2019
w r c title
25
w r c wins
70
w r c podiums
Toyota
manufacturer

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Estonian World Rally Champion of 2019 whose stunning speed, exceptional car control and ability to push the absolute limit of rally driving have made him one of the most exciting and fastest drivers in the sport.

Ott Tänak is an Estonian rally driver and 2019 World Rally Champion, the first Estonian to win a major world motorsport championship. His exceptional aggressive driving style, superb car control on all surfaces, and ability to make cars work at the absolute limit of their capabilities produced a dominant season that ended Sébastien Ogier's long run of championship success.

Famous For

2019 WRC World Champion, first Estonian to win major motorsport championship

Playing Style

How They Played

Aggressive and precise driving style, exceptional car control on all surfaces

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Estonia's greatest rally driver and most successful motorsport athlete

Career Journey

Timeline

2009 📌 WRC debut at Rally Estonia
2017 🏆 First WRC victory at Rally Germany
2018 🎯 Joined Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT
2019 🏆 WRC World Drivers' Championship winner
2019 🎯 First Estonian world champion in motorsport
2020 📌 Moved to Hyundai Motorsport
2023 📌 Returned to M-Sport Ford
Career Timeline — Ott Tänak
2009
WRC debut at Rally Estonia
2017
First WRC victory at Rally Germany
2018
Joined Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT
2019
WRC World Drivers' Championship winner
2019
First Estonian world champion in motorsport
2020
Moved to Hyundai Motorsport
2023
Returned to M-Sport Ford