Tommi Mäkinen A retired Mäkinen writing autographs during Rally Finland 2004. World Rally Championship record Nationality Finnish Active years 1987 - 2003 Teams Nissan , Mitsubishi , Subaru World Rally Team Rallies 139 Championships 4 ( 1996 , 1997 , 1998 , 1999 ) Rally wins 24 Podium finishes 45 Stage