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WRC driver championship finale

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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 ~~Sardinia.~~ 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 ~~has~~ 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.

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