Janni Hussi

Rally racing // Finnish

I only started competing two years ago. I was working in the radio at the time as a morning show presenter and my colleagues and I were talking about rallying. We joked that it couldn’t be that hard, that anyone could do it. Sami Pajari heard our conversation, called me live into the studio and challenged me, basically he said that if I thought it wasn’t that hard, I should give it a try.

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nickname:

Nuppu

Birthday:

September 14, 1991 (34)

Birthplace:

Kuusankoski, Finland

racing type:

Rally racing

team(s):

racing status:

Pro

height (cm):

162

residence:

Finland

inspiration(s):

Sami Pajari

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profile updated: June 12, 2025

Janni Hussi is a Finnish actress, model, and presenter who made a remarkable transition into professional rallying as a co-driver, achieving notable success despite having no prior motorsport experience.

EARLY YEARS

Hussi began her career in media as a radio presenter before venturing into motorsports. Her journey into rallying began through a casual conversation with driver Sami Pajari, who challenged her to try co-driving despite her complete lack of racing background.

EARLY SUCCESS

Despite being a newcomer to the sport, Janni quickly adapted to the demanding role of co-driver. In 2022, she achieved third place in the Lahti Historic Rally alongside Sami Pajari, and won at Rally Regione Piemonte, demonstrating her natural talent and dedication to mastering the technical aspects of rally navigation.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

2022: Finished third in the Lahti Historic Rally with Sami Pajari[1].
2022: Won Rally Regione Piemonte with Sami Pajari[4].
2023: Achieved top-five finish at the Royal Rally of Scandinavia (European Rally Championship) with Lauri Joona[4].
2024: Made World Rally Championship debut, securing top-six WRC2 finish at Rally Sweden with Lauri Joona[1].
2024: Claimed third place in WRC2 at Rally Finland with Lauri Joona[3].

REPUTATION

Hussi has quickly established herself as an inspiration in rallying, known for her fearless attitude and dedication to mastering co-driving despite her unconventional entry into the sport. Her rapid progression from complete novice to competitive WRC2 navigator exemplifies her determination and natural talent. Janni actively encourages other women and girls to pursue motorsport, emphasizing the welcoming nature of the rally community and demonstrating that non-traditional paths can lead to significant achievements.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

In 2025, Hussi will partner with veteran driver and team principal Jari-Matti Latvala in the European Historic Rally Championship, where they aim to challenge for the championship title[2]. This partnership represents a significant opportunity for her to further develop her skills alongside one of rallying’s most experienced figures.