Toyota dominates Finnish World Rally Championship round in Jyväskylä
The 2026 World Rally Championship Finnish round will take place in and around Jyväskylä from 30 July to 2 August. Toyota drivers hold the top five spots in the overall standings, with Elfyn Evans leading on 177 points, Takamoto Katsuta second on 152 points and Finland’s Sami Pajari third on 144 points. The Finnish event follows Toyota’s season‑wide dominance, having won eight of the nine rallies contested so far.
The rally programme includes twenty special stages covering a total of 316.04 km, with each of the ten stages run twice. Local authorities have announced special traffic arrangements: police will direct traffic, enforce parking zones, and restrict certain routes to ensure safety. Spectators are urged to use designated viewing areas and to follow the organiser’s guidelines for fire safety and road use.
Entities: Elfyn Evans · Jyväskylä · Sami Pajari · Takamoto Katsuta · Toyota Motor Corporation
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Finnish round of the 2026 World Rally Championship will be held in Jyväskylä from 30 July to 2 August. (supported by articles bb bab81c‑..., 81a8d7ac‑..., and 871861c1‑...)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sami Pajari is third in the championship with 144 points, behind Elfyn Evans (177) and Takamoto Katsuta (152). (supported by article bb bab81c‑...)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Toyota has won eight of the nine rallies contested this season before the Finnish round. (supported by article bb bab81c‑...)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The rally will feature 20 special stages covering a total of 316.04 km, with each of the ten stages run twice. (supported by article 81a8d7ac‑...)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Specific stage names include EK1 Harju, EK2 Laukaa, EK3 Saarikas, EK4 Sydänmaa, EK5 Hoho, among others. (supported by article 81a8d7ac‑...)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The calendar will continue after Finland with events in Paraguay, Chile, Italy and Saudi Arabia. (supported by article bb bab81c‑...)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Toyota drivers occupy the top five positions in the overall WRC standings ahead of the Finnish round. (supported by article bb bab81c‑...)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police will enforce special traffic arrangements, including limited parking and route diversions, during the event. (supported by article 871861c1‑...)