ENNI MALKONEN Battles Through Estonia Rally WRC Challenging Stages

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July 18, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ENNI MALKONEN co-drove with Esapekka Lappi to eighth overall in Estonia Rally, though the pair were frustrated by their pace struggles despite competitive positioning throughout Saturday’s nine-stage marathon.
  • Pajari dominated Saturday’s action with five stage wins, extending his lead to 25 seconds over Solberg heading into Sunday’s finale with nearly 50km of competitive driving remaining.
  • WRC2 delivered intense drama as Estonian Robert Virves maintained his lead despite margins fluctuating wildly between 2.7 and 10.1 seconds throughout the day’s challenging competition.

UPCOMING:

  • Estonia Rally Final Day – Sunday stages with under 50km remaining

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by David Ledbitter originally appearing on www.motorsportweek.com