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WRC driver championship finale

Overview

The 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC) concludes this weekend at Rally Italia Sardegna, featuring a high-stakes title battle between three Toyota Gazoo Racing teammates. Championship leader Elfyn Evans holds a 17-point lead over Sami Pajari and a 21-point lead over Oliver Solberg.

Evans requires at least 19 points to mathematically secure the title, though a rally victory would guarantee him the championship immediately. To bridge the gap, Pajari and Solberg must aim for maximum points, including rally wins and Power Stage successes. Solberg has already demonstrated strong form by winning the opening stage at the Ittiri Arena Show, clocking the fastest time to edge out Sébastien Ogier and Evans, while Pajari followed in fourth.

Environmental conditions have added complexity to the finale. While Evans previously noted that rain might mitigate the disadvantage of cleaning the road, recent testing and early stages have seen heavy dust impacting visibility and forcing temporary session interruptions. The final standings will be determined through rally results, Sunday standings, and the Power Stage.

Entities

Oliver Solberg · Sami Pajari · Elfyn Evans · Toyota Gazoo Racing · Toyota

Timeline

2 days ago

[SPORTS] 16 sources
Toyota trio battles for WRC title at Rally Italia Sardegna
Toyota drivers Elfyn Evans, Sami Pajari, and Oliver Solberg are fighting for the 2026 WRC title at the season-ending Rally Italia Sardegna, with Evans holding a 17-point lead over Pajari.
5 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Elfyn Evans leads WRC championship ahead of Sardinia Rally
Elfyn Evans leads the World Rally Championship heading into the Sardinia Rally, maintaining a 17-point lead over Sami Pajari as the season finale determines the title winner.
8 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Toyota to exclude Elfyn Evans from manufacturer points at WRC finale
Toyota Gazoo Racing will not count Elfyn Evans' points toward the manufacturer tally at the WRC Sardinia Rally to allow for an engine change and equalize the title fight against rivals with fresher engines.

Sources

affaritaliani.it · as-web.jp · auto-moto.com · autogear.pt · autosport.com · bilsport.no · devdiscourse.com · dirtfish.com · ess.fi · hameensanomat.fi · indiavision.com · ksml.fi · racingline.hu · rallye-magazin.de · rallye-sport.fr · rallyplus.net · rallyssimo.it · reportediario.cl · sportti.com · toyotagazooracing.com

This summary has been updated 4 times: see revision history