WRC

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 […]

Oliver Solberg will tackle his home rally in Estonia, hoping to reverse a season marred by small errors. Back to the Starting Line in Estonia The 24‑year‑old Swedish‑born driver, co‑driven by Elliott Edmondson, will once again pilot the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 in the 12th round of the World Rally Championship. The pair famously stole the show in Tallinn […]

Rally Estonia has adopted a 50‑hour condensed schedule, trimming logistical demands while preserving its 301.8 km challenge across 18 stages. New Schedule The revamped format begins in Tartu on Monday, giving crews a brief reconnaissance before the ceremonial start on Thursday. Friday’s shakedown moves to the morning, followed by six stages that afternoon, with a tyre‑fitting […]