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SOLBERG Surges Back Into Title Hunt With Third WRC Win In Chile

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September 13, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • Solberg delivered flawless performance for third career win, jumping back into championship fight as Evans’ 17-point lead shrinks after costly tyre change dropped him to fifth.
  • Toyota secured record-equaling tenth Manufacturers’ Championship matching Lancia’s historic mark. Ogier’s runner-up finish was his 120th podium, tying Loeb’s all-time record.
  • Fourmaux bagged 13th career podium as top Hyundai finisher in third. McErlean’s seventh-place run included front-end damage after hitting bank and tree on stage.
  • Rossel dominated WRC2 after teammate Gryazin’s Saturday roll. Virves’ second-place finish clinched WRC2 Challenge Championship and moved Estonian closer to securing overall WRC2 title.

UPCOMING:

  • Full Rally Chile report available in Motorsport Monday

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