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2026 WRC championship battle in Chile

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The 2026 Rally Chile ~~is scheduled for September 10 to 13, featuring 16 timed special stages totaling 311 km. The event is a critical juncture in~~ Biobío, the ~~World Rally Championship (WRC), with 70 points at stake that could mathematically eliminate several title contenders. In~~ penultimate event of the ~~driver standings,~~ season, has commenced. The championship battle has intensified into a duel between Toyota teammates Elfyn Evans ~~leads the championship, but~~ and Sami ~~Pajari remains~~ Pajari. Evans maintains a ~~significant threat after securing~~ 20-point lead over Pajari, who carries momentum from three consecutive ~~victories. Pajari sits approximately 20 points behind Evans.~~ victories in Estonia, Finland, and Paraguay. Oliver Solberg ~~also~~ remains ~~in contention,~~ a mathematical contender, trailing Evans by 41 points with ~~105 points still available~~ three rallies remaining in the season. ~~Regarding manufacturers,~~ For Toyota ~~is expected to secure the championship during~~ Gazoo Racing, the ~~Chilean rally. Additionally, Sébastien Ogier~~ event is ~~positioned~~ a pivotal opportunity to ~~tie~~ secure its 10th manufacturers' title. The rally consists of over 310 kilometers of competitive stages, with approximately 40 percent of the ~~record~~ route being new for ~~the most career wins in the series.~~ this edition. Drivers must contend with hard surfaces that test tire durability and unpredictable weather conditions. Additionally, Toyota has announced a personnel change: navigator James Fulton will replace Aaron Johnston, who has been sidelined with a fractured collarbone.

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