Rovanpera's health is getting better following a setback with dizziness.
"He regrets that he wasn’t able to drive."
Kalle Rovanpera's health concerns seem to be improving after the two-time world rally champion had to cut short last week’s Super Formula test in Japan. As reported by Ilta-Sanomat, Rovanpera's manager Timo Jouhki stated that the symptoms of benign positional vertigo, which interrupted the Finn's essential preparations for a potential Formula 1 opportunity, have mostly reduced. "The symptoms have noticeably improved," Jouhki informed the newspaper. "The message I received wasn't entirely clear, but I gathered that he no longer has symptoms. I’m unsure if he is completely well."
Rovanpera shared last Wednesday that a physician had advised him not to drive for the remainder of the week after he experienced dizziness during a midday pause at Suzuka, leading to an early conclusion of his Super Formula test. This interruption was significant, especially for a driver lacking any previous single-seater experience. "He feels bad that he didn’t get to drive," Jouhki acknowledged. "It would have been such a crucial test for a driver who hasn't had the opportunity to drive a car like that before."
Despite this setback, Jouhki is hopeful that Rovanpera will be ready to compete in the opening round of the Formula Regional Oceania Championship in New Zealand, scheduled to start on January 9. More Super Formula testing is planned for March.
In the meantime, former IndyCar star Colton Herta has begun his journey toward Formula 1, participating in Formula 2 testing in Abu Dhabi as he aims to acquire the necessary Super Licence points in anticipation of a possible F1 debut in 2027.
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