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After dominant victories in WRC2 in Rally Sweden, Portugal and most recently, Greece, which saw Oliver Solberg and Elliot Edmondson take the championship lead, the on-form duo is set to return to Rally1 with Toyota Gazoo Racing on Delfi Rally Estonia in two weeks’ time. It will be the young Swede’s first Rally1 appearance since […]
Oliver Solberg and Elliot Edmondson, who took the championship lead after impressive wins in Rally Sweden, Portugal, and Greece, are set to make their Rally1 return with Toyota Gazoo Racing at Delfi Rally Estonia in two weeks.
This marks Solberg’s first Rally1 appearance after parting ways with Hyundai in 2022, and it is reported to be a one-off event.
Solberg expressed his excitement in a social media video, stating that it’s a dream come true to be back in the Rally1 car with Toyota Gazoo Racing and they are well-prepared after a strong season.
With Solberg’s focus shifting to Rally1, the WRC2 category battle is now open for contenders like Nikolay Gryazin to potentially claim victory.
Sebastien Ogier surprised fans by deciding to compete in Rally Finland, drawn by the allure of the Jyväskylä jumps and his previous success at the event, where he secured his second career victory last year.
Ogier had originally not planned to participate in the high-speed gravel event this year, but the idea had been on his mind for some time, leading him to confirm his entry and express his eagerness to tackle the beautiful roads once again.
