

This is a country that loves its motorsport. “It’s a testament to the progress we have made that we are able to attract these top events. “Everyone is extremely excited and we are really happy that we will be able to rediscover some of the iconic landscapes which are associated with it.” “We are tremendously excited to have the Acropolis back for a second year after a very long hiatus,” he enthused. This week’s 10th round marks the Acropolis’ second year back on the calendar after the event returned in 2021 following an eight-year absence. The Prime Minister explained the importance of having a Greek round in the FIA World Rally Championship. I think you can get a feeling for how demanding this sport really is.” “Driving the car is an incredible experience,” he said. Jari-Matti Latvala with Greek Primer Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis “Dizzy” was how a delighted Mitsotakis summed up his experience alongside Latvala and he also thoroughly enjoyed his own stint behind the wheel. The Finnish team boss had driven the super special competitively back in 2006 when it last appeared on the Acropolis itinerary. He then jumped into a Toyota Yaris GR road car with Toyota Gazoo Racing team principal Jari-Matti Latvala behind the wheel. Mitsotakis got behind the wheel of an M-Sport Poland Ford Fiesta Rall圓 to drive the 1.95km test with guidance from FIA European Rally Championship frontrunner Ken Torn.
