Oliver Solberg ready for Rally Paraguay after injury recovery
Autosport • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:37 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Oliver Solberg has confirmed he is fit to compete in Rally Paraguay following a challenging finish at Rally Finland. Solberg, driving for Toyota, sustained a back injury from a significant jump landing during the final day in Finland. Despite the injury, he completed the rally but required assistance to exit his car afterward. His recovery comes just in time for the upcoming event, with Solberg expressing relief about his ability to participate.
- •Solberg suffered a back injury at Rally Finland.
- •He described finishing the event as a 'miracle'.
- •Toyota driver needed help to exit his car post-rally.
- •He is set to race in Rally Paraguay.
- •Rally Paraguay is critical for Solberg's WRC campaign.
- 6:43 PMAutosport — Solberg fit for Rally Paraguay after Finland back injury
- 6:37 PMMotorsport.com — Oliver Solberg fit for Rally Paraguay after “miracle” Finland finish
- 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Oliver Solberg fit for Rally Paraguay after “miracle” Finland finish
"Oliver Solberg says he is ready for Rally Paraguay after recovering from a back injury sustained in Rally Finland, admitting it was a “miracle” that he was able to finish the event. The Toyota driver badly bruised his back after a heavy landing from a jump on the final day in Finland and was forced to finish the rally in pain. Solberg revealed that he had to be carried out of his car after ...Keep reading
"Oliver Solberg says he is ready for Rally Paraguay after recovering from a back injury sustained in Rally Finland, admitting it was a “miracle” that he was able to finish the event. The Toyota driver badly bruised his back after a heavy landing from a jump on the final day in Finland and was forced to finish the rally in pain. Solberg revealed that he had to be carried out of his car after ...Keep reading
"The Toyota driver badly bruised his back in Finland and had to be carried from the car after finishing second, but says he is pain-free ahead of Paraguay
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External links- AutosportAug 27, 2026, 6:43 PMSolberg fit for Rally Paraguay after Finland back injury
Oliver Solberg says he is ready for Rally Paraguay after recovering from a back injury sustained in Rally Finland, admitting it was a “miracle” that he was able to finish the event. The Toyota driver badly bruised his back after a heavy landing from a jump on the final day in Finland and was forced to finish the rally in pain. Solberg revealed that he had to be carried out of his car after ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 27, 2026, 6:37 PMOliver Solberg fit for Rally Paraguay after “miracle” Finland finish
Oliver Solberg says he is ready for Rally Paraguay after recovering from a back injury sustained in Rally Finland, admitting it was a “miracle” that he was able to finish the event. The Toyota driver badly bruised his back after a heavy landing from a jump on the final day in Finland and was forced to finish the rally in pain. Solberg revealed that he had to be carried out of his car after ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 6:37 PMOliver Solberg fit for Rally Paraguay after “miracle” Finland finish
The Toyota driver badly bruised his back in Finland and had to be carried from the car after finishing second, but says he is pain-free ahead of Paraguay
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