Sami Pajari, a 24-year-old Finnish rally driver, opens up about his relationship with former co-driver Enni Mälkönen, which has been strained following his recent change of co-drivers. Pajari, who is currently the only Finnish driver competing in all World Rally Championship (WRC) events after Kalle Rovanperä transitioned to circuit racing, reflects on this transition and the implications it has had on his career as well as his personal relationships within the sport.

In addition to discussing his professional life, Pajari shares insights into his personal endeavors, including how he spends his downtime and the methods he employs for relaxation amid the pressures of being in the spotlight as a rally driver. Throughout the conversation, he critically examines the challenges he faced during the previous season and outlines his ambitious goals for the current racing year, emphasizing his desire to secure his first WRC event win.

Having secured two podium finishes thus far in his relatively young career, Pajari is determined to achieve a top-placing in multiple events this season. Having previously finished on the podium in the Swedish Rally earlier in the year, he sets a minimum target for each event to be a podium position, expressing confidence that claiming his inaugural WRC event victory is within reach this year.