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Elfyn Evans and Sami Pajari prepare for Rally Chile competition

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 11:51 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Elfyn Evans and Sami Pajari prepare for Rally Chile competition
Summary

The FIA World Rally Championship resumes this weekend at Rally Chile, marking the start of the final three-round stretch of the season. Elfyn Evans enters the event defending a 20-point lead in the standings. He faces competition from Toyota teammate Sami Pajari, who is currently riding a three-rally win streak. Pajari aims to secure a fourth consecutive victory at the upcoming event to close the gap on Evans. The teams now move into the concluding phase of the championship calendar.

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By the Numbers
  • •Rally Chile marks the start of a three-round championship stretch.
  • •Elfyn Evans enters the weekend holding a 20-point lead.
  • •Sami Pajari is seeking a fourth consecutive WRC victory.
  • •Both drivers represent the Toyota team.
Latest Updates
  • 11:51 PMAutosport — WRC Chile: Pajari to take deeper look to understand lack of speed in Chile
  • 11:51 PMAutosport — Pajari to take "deeper look" to understand lack of speed at WRC Chile
  • 11:50 PMMotorsport.com — Sami Pajari searching for answers after WRC Rally Chile pace drop
  • 7:07 PMRacer — Can red-hot Pajari turn up the temperature on Evans at WRC Rally Chile?
What they're saying
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After claiming three consecutive World Rally Championship wins, Sami Pajari says he needs to take a deeper look to understand a lack of speed in Rally Chile. Victories in Estonia, Finland and Paraguay established the Finn as Elfyn Evans’ closest rival in the title race, sitting 20 points adrift with three rallies of the season remaining. In Chile, Pajari has struggled to replicate the ...Keep reading

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After claiming three consecutive World Rally Championship wins, Sami Pajari says he needs to take a deeper look to understand a lack of speed in Rally Chile. Victories in Estonia, Finland and Paraguay established the Finn as Elfyn Evans’ closest rival in the title race, sitting 20 points adrift with three rallies of the season remaining. In Chile, Pajari has struggled to replicate the ...Keep reading

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After claiming three consecutive World Rally Championship wins, Sami Pajari says he needs to take a deeper look to understand a lack of speed in Rally Chile. Victories in Estonia, Finland and Paraguay established the Finn as Elfyn Evans’ closest rival in the title race, sitting 20 points adrift with three rallies of the season remaining. In Chile, Pajari has struggled to replicate the ...Keep reading

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