Tomi Tuominen signs aboardDuring the 2007 season, Toni Gardemeister has rallied at selected WRC events. In forthcoming races Gardemeister will be seen with his new co-driver, Tomi Tuominen.
Tuominen is a very familiar face for Finnish motorsport competitors, spectators
and fans. His motorsport career began in 1991 and this year he has been a commentator for WRC television broadcasts on Finnish national television.
Tuominen is obviously exited about his new job, as it has been a long-term project of his.
"I've always dreamed of working in the WRC with a driver who possesses chances for success," he shared. "Now that dream comes true. I will do everything in my power to assist Gardemeister in reaching our goals."
Gardemeister explained how his decision came about: "In the end there was only one true candidate for replacing my ex-co-driver Jakke Honkanen.
In early spring I victoriously competed in the Italian 1000 Miglia and in June at the Finnish Rally Championship event with Tomi Tuominen. I was convinced of the skills Tomi has as a co-driver and saw his experience in the WRC. My choice for new co-driver was very obvious. Also Tuominen has gained two Finnish Rally Champion titles as a co-driver. During the 2004 and 2006 seasons he won the titles with eight-time Finnish Rally Champion Sebastian Lindholm."
The first World Rally Championship event for the duo has not yet been decided due to negotiations which are underway.
