Oliver Solberg leads Elfyn Evans at Rally Chile after muddy morning loop

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Oliver Solberg leads Elfyn Evans at Rally Chile after muddy morning loop
Summary

Oliver Solberg holds a 2.3-second lead at Rally Chile following a morning loop affected by overnight rain. The wet conditions created slippery surfaces for competitors, shifting the expected advantage on the gravel stages. Elfyn Evans briefly moved into the lead during the second stage before Solberg reclaimed the top spot heading into the midday service. Adrien Fourmaux holds third place despite experiencing a technical issue with his vehicle. Takamoto Katsuta retired from the rally after his car became beached early in the opening stage. Crews will repeat the three morning stages during the afternoon session.

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By the Numbers
  • •Oliver Solberg leads the event by 2.3 seconds over Elfyn Evans.
  • •Takamoto Katsuta recorded the first retirement after sliding off the road.
  • •Adrien Fourmaux holds third place 17.7 seconds behind the leader.
  • •Thierry Neuville won the final stage of the morning loop.
  • •Competitors return to the stages for a repeat loop this afternoon.
Latest Updates
  • 10:42 PMRacer — Fired-up Solberg extends WRC Rally Chile lead as podium fight intensifies
  • 10:14 PMAutosport — WRC Chile: Solberg saves best until last to pull away from Evans
  • 10:09 PMMotorsport.com — WRC Chile: Oliver Solberg extends rally lead over Elfyn Evans with late Saturday charge
  • 4:01 PMAutosport — WRC Chile: Solberg maintains lead as Neuville and Armstrong suffer rolls
  • 4:00 PMMotorsport.com — WRC Chile: Oliver Solberg maintains lead as Thierry Neuville and Jon Armstrong suffer rolls
  • 12:05 AMAutosport — Solberg stresses need to drive "clever" ahead of tyre punishing Rally Chile Saturday
  • 12:01 AMMotorsport.com — WRC Chile: Oliver Solberg urges “clever” approach as tyre fears grow for Saturday
  • 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — WRC Chile: Oliver Solberg urges “clever” approach as tyre fears grow for Saturday
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Oliver Solberg claimed an 2.3-second lead at Rally Chile after trading times with World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans, as overnight rain created tricky conditions. The Toyota duo made the most of the mud, having hoped for rain to reduce the cleaning effect of opening the gravel roads. Solberg kicked off the rally by winning the opening stage by 1.4s from Evans, only for the latter to ...Keep reading

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Oliver Solberg delivered an impressive Saturday afternoon loop to extend his Rally Chile lead and move a step closer to a second World Rally Championship win of the season. The Toyota driver took a 10.1s lead over team-mate Elfyn Evans after a hard-fought morning loop that ended with the top four covered by only 20 seconds. Conscious of the need to preserve his tyres across the rough gravel ...Keep reading

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Oliver Solberg claimed an early 2.3-second lead at Rally Chile after trading times with World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans, as overnight rain created tricky conditions. The Toyota duo made the most of the mud, having hoped for rain to reduce the cleaning effect of opening the gravel roads. Solberg kicked off the rally by winning the opening stage by 1.4s from Evans, only for the ...Keep reading

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