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
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