Ville Vatanen: Rising Star of Finland’s Rally Scene
Ville Vatanen has risen like a rocket to become the most celebrated young driver in Finland’s rally scene. In 2024, Ville won gold in the Youth Finnish Championship class, rally sprint and in the SM4 class, as well as bronze in the SM2 class. Additionally, Ville received the “Most Striking Driver of the Year” award in a public vote. Ville earned his nickname, “Rocket of Uskali,” through hard work and determination.
In the 2025 season, we are proud to serve as Ville’s main partner. It’s an honor for us to support this promising young local talent. President of Ouneva Group, Mikko Nevalainen commented:
“Ville has made remarkable progress in recent years through persistent effort. We’ve supported Ville for several seasons now and have shared some truly memorable moments together. It’s important to us to be a local partner for Ville.”
A Message from Ville:
“Ouneva Group is a local, long-standing family business committed to quality, sustainability, and perseverance—values that I hold dear myself. The support from Ouneva Group allows me to focus fully on developing my career and pursuing my dreams on the international rally stage. Our shared values and commitment to growth make this partnership meaningful. I’m excited about the future and what we can achieve together. Thank you, Ouneva Group, for your trust and support!”
You can follow Ville on Facebook and Instagram @vatanenracing