Description: (One of the Most Successful World Rally Championship Drivers of All Time)
Tommi Antero Mäkinen is a distinguished Finnish racing executive and former rally driver, celebrated for his exceptional achievements in the sport. He is widely recognized as one of the most successful World Rally drivers, having clinched four championships and achieved 24 rally victories. Mäkinen's illustrious career includes four World Rally Championships, a triumph at the 2000 Race of Champions, and his crucial role in helping Mitsubishi secure the 1998 world constructors' title. Notably, he made history by becoming the first individual to win a Championship both as a driver and as a team principal.