🗣'I think we can start to think about that he can maybe be an option to use in the main team' Takamoto Katsuta is in the frame for a factory TGR_WRC seat in 2023. Story:
Katsuta capped off an impressive third year in rallying’s top tier by finishing third in the season ending Rally Japan last weekend.
The Japanese has proven to be among the most consistent drivers in the championship this season, recording only one retirement on his way to a career best fifth in the standings, driving for Toyota’s junior team. The former circuit racer turned rally driver finished in the points in all events this year barring New Zealand, achieving 10 top six finishes, including a third in Kenya and a third in Japan.Katsuta’s performances haven’t gone unnoticed within the Toyota factory team with Latvala suggesting the 29-year-old could be an option for a promotion next year.
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