Oliver Solberg Rallye Monte-Carlo dominance reached new heights on Friday as the young Swede extended his lead to over a minute. Despite a puncture and treacherous Alpine slush, the Toyota Gazoo Racing driver remains the man to beat heading into the weekend in Monaco.
The 2026 Rallye Monte-Carlo kicked off with absolute mayhem in the French Alps. Oliver Solberg emerged as the leader after a night of snow, ice, and thick fog, establishing a massive gap over his rivals during one of the most punishing opening legs in recent WRC history.
The 2026 FIA World Rally Championship season launched in Monaco with a star-studded gala. Featuring the return of Lancia and Sébastien Ogier’s quest for another title, the new season promises high-octane drama through the French Alps and beyond.
Sébastien Ogier wins his ninth WRC title as Thierry Neuville takes the Saudi Arabia finale in a dramatic 2025 season finish.
Mārtiņš Sesks leads Rally Saudi Arabia after Adrien Fourmaux penalty. Ogier holds a one-point WRC lead over Evans, with Neuville and Katsuta completing the overnight podium.
Fourmaux led Rally Saudi Arabia after a dramatic opening leg, while Ogier gained a narrow provisional championship lead over Evans. With shifting gaps, tyre issues and changing road positions, the title fight tightened as Friday’s long desert stages await.
Evans, Ogier, and Rovanperä head to Saudi Arabia for the decisive 2025 WRC finale amid unpredictable desert stages. With Toyota already claiming the manufacturers’ crown, the drivers’ title hangs in the balance.
Sébastien Ogier won a rain-hit Rally Japan, beating teammate Elfyn Evans by 11.6 seconds to set up a thrilling WRC title showdown. Toyota swept the podium as Sami Pajari claimed his first top-three finish, setting the stage for a tense Saudi Arabian finale.
Sébastien Ogier leads Rally Japan by 6.5 seconds after resisting a fierce charge from Toyota teammate Elfyn Evans in a tense Saturday duel. The pair traded seconds all day, leaving the WRC title battle delicately poised ahead of the final six stages on Sunday.
Sébastien Ogier leads a Toyota 1-2-3 after Friday at Rally Japan, with Takamoto Katsuta second and Elfyn Evans third. The day featured technical asphalt stages and key drama for Rovanperä.