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Solberg Clinches Maiden WRC Rally1 Victory in Estonia

After just two days of testing, Solberg dominated nine stages on Estonia’s fast gravel roads to secure his breakthrough win.

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Lift off for Oliver Solberg in his first ever WRC event in Estonia
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Overview

  • Oliver Solberg finished 25.2 seconds ahead of Ott Tänak to claim his first top-flight WRC Rally1 win at Rally Estonia.
  • He took the lead on stage two and added nine fastest times across 20 stages after returning to Rally1 competition following a two-and-a-half-year absence.
  • Ott Tänak’s runner-up result propelled him one point clear at the top of the drivers’ championship standings, overtaking Elfyn Evans.
  • Toyota Gazoo Racing celebrated its 100th World Rally Championship victory through Solberg’s commanding performance.
  • Wet conditions on Sunday did not slow Solberg, who secured two more stage wins to cap what he called the best day of his life.