Overview

• Oliver Solberg marked his first Rally1 start since 2022 by extending his lead to 21.2 seconds over Ott Tänak after Saturday’s stages at Rallye Estland
• Ott Tänak and Thierry Neuville are locked in a tight battle for second place, with Tänak holding a slender four-second advantage into Sunday’s final three stages
• Three-time champion Kalle Rovanperä fell out of podium contention again as grip issues with the new Hankook gravel tyres hampered his pace
• Several teams reported balance and traction challenges on the fresh gravel tyres, underscoring the technical complexities introduced this season
• The FIA issued Solberg an official warning and a €2,000 fine on probation for using inappropriate language during a public interview in a controlled zone