Finnish · Inkoo, Finland · Born 5 January 1968Finnish rally driver who became one of the most successful drivers in World Rally Championship history with two world titles and 30 WRC victories.
Marcus Grönholm was born in Inkoo, Finland in 1968. He won two World Rally Championship titles with Peugeot in 2000 and 2002. He won 30 WRC rallies — the third-most in history. His style was technically precise — exceptional in wet and snow conditions, particularly on Finnish and Swedish stages. He retired in 2007. He later returned for selected WRC events. He co-drove with his son Niclas in junior categories. He is considered the finest Finnish rally driver since Henri Toivonen and before Jari-Matti Latvala.
Two-time World Rally Champion and one of Finland's greatest rally drivers
How They Played
Aggressive and committed driving style, particularly strong on gravel surfaces
Lasting Impact
One of the most successful rally drivers of the 2000s, known for his aggressive driving style and multiple championship battles with Richard Burns and Sébastien Loeb
Career Honours
- WRC Champion 2x (2000,2002)
- WRC wins 30
Finnish Athletes