Estonia

Hyundai has yet to confirm its 2027 WRC plans, leaving Thierry Neuville and Adrien Fourmaux with an uncertain future. Hyundai weighs 2027 participation The Korean automaker is still undecided about any commitment beyond the current season. Its focus remains on 2026, with no build‑out strategy for a new Rally1 car to match the 2027 regulations. The Rally2 option […]

Rally Estonia’s debut of a 50‑hour, 300‑km rally format has now secured driver endorsement across the World Rally Championship. Compressed Calendar and Stage Layout Traditionally 300 km of gravel routes were spread over two full days, but organisers packed the shells into a single, 50‑hour window. Crews arrived in Tartu later than usual, pushing reconnaissance to […]

Oliver Solberg finished second at Rally Estonia, securing 10 bonus points and moving level with the rally’s winner. Rally Estonia caps a mental reset After four crashes in the previous five rounds, Solberg said a clean weekend was essential for his confidence. He recognised the mounting pressure from last week’s incidents and admitted he held back […]

Sami Pajari secured his maiden World Rally Championship victory at Rally Estonia, sailing from the first moment to a 19.5‑second triumph ahead of teammate Oliver Solberg. Dominant Performance From Start to Finish In the 18‑stage gravel event, Pajari claimed victory on 12 individual stages, a haul that underscored the consistency of his performance. Across Friday and Saturday […]

Sami Pajari claimed his first World Rally Championship win in Estonia, leaving Toyota rivals Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson 19.5 seconds behind. Tactical Dominance From Start to Finish The 24‑year‑old Finn blasted through the 18‑stage, 50‑hour event, taking 12 stages—including a streak of nine successive wins—before the rally closed. From the opening session, Pajari’s pace demanded attention, and no […]

Sami Pajari sealed a commanding lead at Rally Estonia, stretching his advantage to 25.0 seconds over Toyota teammate Oliver Solberg after a flawless Saturday that saw 12 of 16 stages won. Pajari Pours Out a Gravel Masterclass Pajari’s day began with a 14.7‑second advantage, then’s carved a 17.6‑second edge by the end of the morning loop, before Solberg cut […]

Sami Pajari extended his record nine‑stage win streak to a record nine, only to have it halted by Oliver Solberg on Saturday. Dominance and Disruption After flooding Friday’s seven stages with victories, Pajari kept his pedal to the metal, leaping to a 17.6‑second advantage on the opening two stages of Saturday’s loop. Solberg’s surge, however, began at […]

Kalle Rovanpera, the two‑time world rally champion, marked his first WRC appearance this season by attending Rally Estonia’s ceremonial start after a medical clearance allowed him to resume driving. Kalle Rovanpera returns to Rally Estonia Passing through Tartu, the 25‑year‑old Finn seized the chance to witness Friday’s shakedown, an unplanned visit that made it his […]

Toyota driver Sami Pajari swept all seven Friday stages of Rally Estonia, creating a 14.7‑second lead over Oliver Solberg. Stage Dominance Pajari began with the fastest shakedown time, then captured the first three stages to extend a 4.1‑second advantage before the mid‑day tyre change. After securing six consecutive stage victories, he broke the pattern on stage seven, […]

Sami Pajari snapped the lead in Rally Estonia’s opening loop, out‑winning every competitor on Friday’s three gravel stages. Early domination from the Finn Starting fourth on the road, Pajari married pace and precision in his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, recording a clean sweep of stage wins that left his front‑row rivals beyond reach. A 4.1‑second advantage over Oliver Solberg, reigning […]