KALLE ROVANPERÄ Debut Win on Formula Drift Japan 2023 RD2 (EBISU)

[@frogfortress]

shows the level of a world class rally driver against drifters lol. dude came in on an off weekend after a win at portugal and smokes these season runners. insane

[@tdolan500]

Kalle is an excellent driver, this is also FD Japan though. People who don’t follow drifting always seem to have the opinion that Japanese drifting is more legit or on a higher level and its just not. Kalle is a mid lower pack driver in most other pro championships.

[@halentimo]

when you start driving cars at 6 years old with help of rally champions, this is result...

[@b0bm3tal]

@@tdolan500 yes. For me DMEC is top tear, follow by US FD and D1gp

[@69joppe69]

@@tdolan500 Mid lower pack :D LMAO good one dude.

[@aidenlashley165]

​@@69joppe69haha exactly what I was thinking.....he would tear FD usa to shreads to no doubt, dude is just frickin good. No other WRC driving could do this, he has a drifting background so yrp

[@Ksoism]

Nobody seems to notice that he saw that car few days prior to the event for the first time. It's not something he has built and tuned to his liking. Mad skills.

[@mtbsieppo]

That's right! Huge potential in Kalle if he decides to focus on drifting sometime in the future

[@monkijavloki1381]

next, Kalle will ride in Sweden on the 9th-10th. JUNE 2023 DRIFT MASTERS EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP with his own car

[@coldp1zzaa]

This guy is insane. I mean, he's a world class rally driver, just look how he drifts to the edge of every zone consistently

[@younggenertion160]

pembalap rally sudah hafal perhitungan antara jarak tembok atau kliping

[@Vario2jz]

​@@younggenertion160 tapi gak semua pembalap reli bisa se jago dia ngedrift😂

[@MBuliveivari]

Well he's world champion at rally last year.

[@TheXnocf]

"What did you do at your early twenties" now I'm a depressed failure, thanks Kalle.

[@Leonidae]

He started his driving career skidding about in KP60 Starlet at tender age of 8 😎

[@ilikeemericas]

He's not just a world class rally driver he is the current wrc world champion

[@shinigummie]

Dude's out here doing sidequests

[@TrolledBy]

I guess he speedran the main WRC storyline

[@sergiopereira9546]

if you can drift on unpredictable surfaces such as dirt and snow it makes sense you can do it on pavement but god damn he was knocking on peoples doors today

[@tune123123]

never thinked of that.

[@srbl2013]

knock knock knocking on japans door

[@avgfinnishdude]

on dirt/snow its way more forgiving imo..

[@laeamminlakana-matt5692]

​@@avgfinnishdude Yes, but on dirt/snow he also runs 4wd so it's more of a speed management/environment reading thing than a drifting skill measurement. But that fact just makes it more impressive that he pulls this shit off.

[@avgfinnishdude]

@@laeamminlakana-matt5692 finnish winters😂

[@arilappalainen73]

Here in Finland we have been waiting a winning driver like Kalle for two decades. Worth of waiting, what a driver🇫🇮👍.

[@sumosami]

born with talent

[@j.s.p]

The guy became the new Drift King

[@imSwook]

his car control is insane.. that consistent proximity

[@onelonejackal613]

Kalle has basically a world class car control in tandem. The way he followed Kubo during the Great 8 and being at his door despite the later being slow is just incredible to see. He reminds me a bit of Daigo Saito in the early 2010s, especially his 1st Formula Drift season.

[@DolphinDivingChamp]

Whats actually impressive is the progression, his first runs were rough af but he dialed it in real quick

[@DanArnets1492]

IDK how they didn't him the win straightaway in round 2 - He did an insane lead (look at the outside rear wheel!!!) and the chase was so good it looked scary

[@WaRk1ll3r111]

His 2nd was great

[@dillongreaves9452]

He’s a killer. I’d say man amongst boys but………… He is the boy. 🤣🙌🇳🇿

[@RedBullRally]

YES KALLE!!! 👏

[@jjh3455]

KZbin is fantastic, just watched Rovanperä at 11 years old drifting on some lake in finland to this with him grown up drifting around in japan, amazing stuff

[@rajakangass]

Kalle on kuningas 💪🔥

[@8geartodown]

ma usun

[@WassupWassup123]

Älkää enää tykätkö, täydelline määrä peukkuja

[@Thakkii]

Wow he fill the zones all the time , such an skill driver , amazing to see

[@wings.kingkitaq]

日本で、ロバンペラの知名度が格段に上がりました！ プロの解説者も興奮して、彼のドリフトを「寄り添いドリフト」（yorisoi drift）と名づけました！

[@Pidjnr]

That top 16 battle has to be one of the best battles in a long time

[@rosefreejun]

彼は予選から最後の決勝までずっと同じベストラインだったのがすごい。

[@blackcyan6049]

This year's match against Ebisu will be a battle that will remain in everyone's memories for the rest of their lives.

[@Vario2jz]

True , kalle first time in ebisu ,win right away😂🔥

[@nope1011]

wrc champion joined public lobby

[@christiaancarstens4091]

That Corolla with all the vents and scoops and then picking up the front tire in the corner under acceleration, all the things I like.

[@WaRk1ll3r111]

The speed he takes to catch the front car in the first corner to instantly get next to is so cool and how close distance he keeps

[@lauriperamaki5354]

In Finland we have always had and have great and legendary rally and F1 drivers. Still Kalle Rovanperä is truly something else. At the age of 10 he was faster than his father legendary rally driver Harri Rovanperä.

[@kaaponjordan7997]

追走でここまで出来るのはセンスだなぁ。やはり世界を相手に活躍している選手は違う。

[@ark-mark1]

We are going to hear about Kalle drifting, many times in the future. He will be drifting long after his rally career has enden, and it has only begun. He is one of the best drivers on the planet, if not the best.

[@Hynsson]

And his career has only just begun. Going to be one of the motorsport legends.

[@user-lg7qn3vj5t]

私は日本人ですが、彼のお陰でいつもはさほど面白くないFormulaDriftJapanを今回は楽しく観戦できました。 そして、単走1回目で彼のファンになりました。 是非、また日本に来てほしいです。 そして、次は日本ではトップカテゴリーのD1グランプリに参戦してほしいです。

[@Winniethepoo1998]

Give him some time. This is just the beginning of his career, lol

[@CoupeAudi1990]

Kalle is legend already even he is so young! HYVÄ KALLE!

[@mog7501]

Naoki Nakamura the king of Chase in D1GP, vs Rovanpera would be absolutely amazing to watch

[@Ruusbergson]

Let's keep our thumbs up for this fight to take place in dmec this season!

[@cvss888]

kawabata is interesting too

[@mog7501]

​@@cvss888Yeah I love Kawabata too. Kawabata is my 2nd fav d1gp driver ever. But Naoki always sticks like glue no matter who's leading 😂

[@Kestle]

Looking at Kalle's performance as a finn I have zero doubts what he has done every winter.

[@gregorturner9421]

love the scandinavian flick kalle uses to get set up.

[@MegaKei1]

It's like One-Punch Man Saitama vs Boros. Rovanpera is a Gold-class athlete and a world-class driver... They never stood a chance.

[@vesahenrikilmarikarki5781]

Kalles been driving everything that has motor since he was like 5 years old, so its no suprise that dude can drift like a king...

[@cs_5505]

Bro how tf did his rear tire on the edge every single lap This is next level precision right here

[@TheNismo777]

He has been practising driving with different vehicles his whole life. Quality over quantity, thats how we roll :)

[@AnanusBananus]

He is Finnish.

[@DonJake1000]

In Rallying if you go over the line you're out. If you're not on the line your rivals certainly are and they beat you. If you want to win WRC 🏆 like Kalle you'll need to be on the line consistently. This is a good video about this. It's only fun run tho and for him it's mainly about looooooong slides. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGKWg4Kjg76SkKs

[@MsNessbit]

He's a rally driver

[@sepporu]

Oh Kalle, you're so fine You're so fine, you blow my mind Hey Kalle, hey Kalle Oh Kalle, you're so fine You're so fine, you blow my mind Hey Kalle, hey Kalle

[@oliver-bo1wk]

まるでラリー界のアイルトンセナ　彼は8歳の時からKP61を手足の様に操っているしドライ　ウェト　ダート　スノーの走りは天才的若干23歳なのでこれから期待のドライバーです。

[@gattoargento7489]

2世ドライバー レッドブルアスリート 若さゆえのチャンピオンって意味では WRC界のマックス・フェルスタッペンですね

[@RundFyrkant]

What an amazing driver! Guess his father Harri passed on a thing or two from the WRC years 🙂

[@Kent.]

And Kalle is the reining champion in the 2022 WRC season and he's leading the 2023 season so far!!

[@hewkiiCZ]

Just shows how skilled and instinctive rally drivers are.

[@TheXnocf]

With a car after one shakedown session. That is so impressive! Its hard to get familiar with a car but with 3 different cars in a year. The old Group b monsters or like a 1600cc escort is the next thing i wanna see Kalle dominate.

[@Greippi10]

Rally is fucking insane these days, like it's just four wheels spinning to the hopefully correct direction!

[@Mrflatout87]

Dude! What a legend this guy!

[@andreharewood2384]

Kalle is just amazing man what driver 👑

[@Rmx2011]

Holyy, that proximity was insane.

[@HexlGaming]

having a cool car can be a nice advantage because it really does draw eyes to it, and induces a sort of fan-bias for you

[@volvo245]

He lived up to his number..... NIIICE.

[@hotaka3]

OMG!!! ハンパねぇ追走やなwww

[@akj8393]

Congratulations Kalle 🏆👏👏

[@benoitdeclercq9722]

crazy level ... going up each battle... great 2 see!! 🚀

[@bett431]

Yea just Kalle things. Woke up and chose sideways that day, he probably didnt even care that it was a competition as soon as he did the first few runs.

[@manuelvpr]

Shows talent, future champion. Dad must be proud

[@Rikitikisiki]

Kalle doing Kalle things :)

[@fininho1992]

Man is doing side missions

[@Kent.]

Hell Yeah Brother.... WRC driver just having some fun and beats all the drifters that does this all the time🤘

[@jamsbong]

Kalle literally is able to replicate the exact drift angle time after time.

[@mkkiloma3991]

Kalle + Toyota = 🏆🥇🏆🥇🏆🥇🏆🥇🏆

[@JariMattiK]

Son of a Legend is a Legend.

[@marcus123841]

Happy boy ,the man is a legend 🎉

[@itranscendencei7964]

Where does Red Bull keep finding these insane drivers?

[@anttikalpio4577]

Finland of course 😎🇫🇮

[@TheNismo777]

Pssst! Finland has alot of hiddent talents, some never get the chance to shine because they aint rich. :)

[@itranscendencei7964]

True. I wish drifting and other motorsports didn't have to cost so much. Thats just the nature of prolonged competition though.

[@DonJake1000]

For him this was just a fan event for Japanese WRC fans 😎

[@pepepetro4392]

The little buy is incredible...👍! Especially such a small car..!!!

[@DerMacko]

@5:42 just lovit how the front right is in the air... GG!

[@gregorturner9421]

i always wondered how a WRC drivers skills would compare to a drifters. answers right here. would love to see a drifter being given the chance to take a car out for the next rally japan maybe not the whole race after all getting comfortable with a co driver would be insanely difficult but maybe one of the special stages they where allowed to practice on.

[@whoyell2888]

Nice to see that judges are fair.

[@romiarkan450]

Kalle Rovanperä is what Takumi Fujiwara could've been after Initial D

[@CatTerrist]

LMAO no. C'mon Initial D is garbage made up fantasy

[@MrMarttivainaa]

@@CatTerrist Local man hates fun.

[@metaliczic96]

Shame that Takumi professional career as Rally driver isn't that long.

[@br6843]

次はD1GPで横井.直樹とかとバチバチにやってくれw

[@Sverigebilden]

What a driver 👍

[@anssileinonen3522]

Good that Finland copes on one thing with judges votes! That was a joke 😉

[@kami67]

Kyllä sä sen jo tiesit

[@Rogerjatsu]

Kalle is just good

[@pajuification]

On se vaan perkeleen kova jätkä puikottamaan. :-)

[@carart713]

Whata legend this little guy :D

[@denvertakashi3117]

The only thing i was thinking all video long was "good old Ebisu track is mission me" with the famous 'jump to tap the wall' section😢

[@VS-ij3lv]

He can keep doing it all day long...even in his Sleep.. Kalle 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@suprafan246]

He deserves it. To me, he won with his entry following alone. The other competitors clearly don’t understand what he was doing. Congrats to him

[@Barry.ONeill]

Kalle should of got a omt back when he done the Mondelo drift Masters i remember watching a video of him as a kid in the starlet in the forrests years ago .i remember when his father rallied

[@gripwerxracing]

THis kid is just insane... HOly hell he can drive

[@77Bakh]

amazing and ridiculous driver . No other words can describe class of Kalle.

[@doug_1489]

that kid can drive! not surprised that he's wrc champ

[@TheNismo777]

Straight from portugal race flew to beat all these sunday drifters :D

[@3M46DN1M]

And now Rovanperä has won in Porche cup Benelux in his second races. He said to dirtfish (colin) that there's / there might be some plans to test f1 car.

[@やす-r1t2v]

いきなりこんなの見せられたら、やっぱWRCチャンピオンは格が違うと言わざるを得ない

[@Raul-gm1jc]

He learn so fast

[@guysmcfellas615]

2022 World Rally Champion...this was probably a breeze :P

[@cezarb4047]

This guy needs to be stopped he’s gonna win everything in everything 😂😂

[@wiegraf9009]

Absolutely dominates Rally Portugal and then blows the competition out of the water here...having a pretty good May.

[@ilcapitano010]

Car number 69… Nice!

[@Solis190491]

no disrespect for the drift drivers, but, this just shows how talented and skilled real rally drivers are. Btw, this kid is 19 years old and is WRC 2022 champion (yes, this kid is actually and officially the best rally driver in the world)

[@Tiax776]

Kalle Rovanperä is 22 years old .(May 2023)

[@HAIDARM]

that wass rerally clean drifting

[@xwillex]

Kalle needs to do some f1 when he has nothing else to do

[@yannickvaz694]

Definitely. When people think of "non F1 drivers that would do good", most people pick F2 or IndyCar drivers. I feel Kalle has the raw potential to be one of the greatest "racing drivers" in the world, an not just in WRC. Hopefully he gets a shot at F1 and other racing series to accompany his WRC achievements.

[@evoski3]

Kalle is the 'Drift king' (in that Japanese accent found in that cartoon series Mater.)

[@ggekko9767]

Kalle is best of the best :)

[@TheSmolgu]

Japanilainen drifting kulttuuri sai melkosen kolhun 😅 Hyvin pääs yllättämään finaali vedossa ku löyty viel lisää paukkuja entryyn

[@vaenii5056]

No jaa. D1GP ja D1 Lights on huomattavasti suositummat sarjat Japanissa kuin amerikkalaisomisteinen Formula Drift. Tuskin Suomenkaan rallimaine siinä menisi, että joku intialainen riksakuski voittaisi jonkun F-ryhmän rallin.

[@Zorrot13]

@@vaenii5056 Tai sitten se maine menisi! F-cuphan on se sarja missä rahan sijasta puhuu enemmän taito!

[@mikkoliukka9402]

@@vaenii5056 Sitten se maine vasta menisikin ja pahasti 😅

[@YoutubeStoleMyNick]

No drifting on ihan turhaa ja lapsellista pelleilyä muutenkin. Tyylipisteet ei kuulu oikeaan urheiluun. Moottoriurheilussa tosi miehet ja naiset erottaa kello, eikä tuomariäänet. Sopii lähinnä väliaikaohjelmaksi, niin pääsee rauhassa hakemaan lisää makkaraa ja kaljaa jääkaapista. Huonot häviäjät (Lähinnä ämmät ja norjalaiset) on keksineet koko tyylipiste hömpötyksen. Norskit ei aikanaan pärjäänneet mäkihypyssä, niin piti keksiä tyylipisteet, että päästiin vetämään tuomaroinnilla kotiin päin, muutenhan noita jaellaan lähinnä ämmien lajeissa, kuten telinevoimistelu ja tämä rifting.😜

[@aleksibackman9043]

Hyvin ne videoiden perusteella Japanilaiset vetää 👍 Ei mun mielestä tarvi hävetä kenenkään ja sehän täähän tuo vaan lisää mielenkiintoa lajiin.

[@seboknieja]

Ale pozamiatał tych drifterów 😂😂😂 zaorał ich świat 🤣🤣🤣 BRAVO !!!!!👌👍🤛

[@pedropires4528]

The guy is a genius

[@billykaparang3158]

This new Ebisu is easier than the old one, we need that jumping drift

[@K4rvanaama]

Huikeeta!! ei voi kun arvostaa tämän nuoren kuljettajan ajotaitoa!!

[@TheTripol]

Hes a monster

[@sleekslack]

Japanese comments in Nico used to say, rally drivers are nothing compare to drifting ... well, some youngster prove them wrong, isn't he ? XD

[@psychosis1767]

0:10 I love how the commentator spells Kalle's name like it's Japanese

[@Rei-Ayanami]

This guy is completely out of his mind

[@wendelinspegel2842]

what? Kalle you're crazy!

[@DenisToma88]

For me Rally Drivers are God Tier 👍

[@tikitakutakutaku578]

king Kalle.