How the WRC service park reacted to Solberg’s maiden win
Oliver Solberg has “definitely proven” he is ready to make the step up to the World Rally Championship’s top flight after his Rally Estonia win, according to 2019 world champion Ott Tanak. Solberg’s sensational run to a maiden WRC Rally1 victory in Estonia has caused shockwaves in the world of rallying, with the achievement arriving […]
Rally Estonia leader Oliver Solberg hit with suspended €2,000 fine for swearing
The FIA handed Rally Estonia leader Oliver Solberg a reprimand and a €2,000 suspended fine for swearing during a fan interview session at the World Rally Championship event. Solberg used the phrase “f***ing win” on stage in front of fans in the service park on Friday night. It came after the Toyota driver’s best […]
Oliver Solberg continues dream Rally1 return to extend WRC Estonia lead
Oliver Solberg continued his dream return to the World Rally Championship top flight by extending his Rally Estonia lead to 12.4s over Hyundai’s Ott Tanak on Friday. Solberg produced a stunning display to claim his first WRC stage wins, making the most of a special opportunity to join the factory Toyota squad on Estonia’s fast […]
Oliver Solberg’s rapid WRC return shakes up Rally Estonia
Oliver Solberg has always believed in his talent, but admitted that leading Rally Estonia on his World Rally Championship Rally1 return left him surprised and speechless. Solberg made the most of an opportunity from Toyota to join its Rally1 ranks this weekend, ending Friday with a 12.8s lead over Hyundai’s Ott Tanak. After only finding […]
Oliver Solberg stuns WRC field to lead Rally Estonia on Rally1 return
Oliver Solberg stunned the World Rally Championship regulars to claim his first top-flight stage wins and capture the Rally Estonia lead on his Rally1 return with Toyota. Solberg and co-driver Elliott Edmondson quickly gelled with the GR Yaris Rally1 on their return to the WRC’s top tier for the first time since 2022. The pair […]
Oliver Solberg to make WRC Rally1 outing with Toyota in Estonia
Oliver Solberg will make a return to the World Rally Championship top tier at Rally Estonia this month after being handed a drive by Toyota. The current WRC2 points leader had been set to contest the fast gravel rally (17-20 July) piloting his Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 in the WRC2 class, but will now swap […]
Solberg handed penalty for drifting on Monaco GP circuit during WRC opener
Oliver Solberg has been issued a five-minute penalty for «exhibition driving» at the Monaco Grand Prix circuit’s Fairmont Hairpin on his way to parc ferme at the Monte Carlo Rally. Last year’s WRC2 title runner-up was caught drifting around the famous turn, which is part of one of the rally’s road sections. The offence occurred […]
Solberg sheds light on 2025 WRC Rally1/Rally2 conundrum
Oliver Solberg says returning to the World Rally Championship’s top tier next year is his “dream”, but is wary not to make the same “mistake I did last time”. The WRC2 points leader is yet to secure a WRC seat for next season but could have options to graduate to Rally1 or remain in the […]
Solberg’s failed Rally Chile protest to be reheard by stewards
The WRC2 title fight could be set for another twist following confirmation that a previously rejected protest from Oliver Solberg will be reheard by Rally Chile stewards. A petition led by FIA road sport director Andrew Wheatley has resulted in the case regarding a notional time being awarded to Solberg’s title rival and Rally Chile […]