Oliver Solberg trails Elfyn Evans by six points heading into WRC finale
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
As Rally Italy Sardinia heads into its final day, Oliver Solberg is just six points behind Elfyn Evans in the World Rally Championship standings. A dramatic Saturday saw Solberg initially close the gap to four points before Hyundai's Thierry Neuville retired and Adrien Fourmaux struggled with a puncture, leading to a shift in the standings. Solberg maintains a comfortable lead of 33.6 seconds over Sébastien Ogier but faces an uphill battle against Evans, who ended the day in fifth place. Four stages remain on Sunday, with ten bonus points up for grabs, keeping the championship title wide open.
- •Solberg leads Ogier by 33.6 seconds after a strong day.
- •Neuville's retirement significantly affected the championship race.
- •Fourmaux's puncture cost him valuable time and positions.
- •Evans is now 6.4 seconds behind Fourmaux in fifth.
- •Ten bonus points remain available in the final stage.
- 4:38 PMMotorsport.com — WRC Sardinia: Title wide open after double Hyundai drama
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — WRC Sardinia: Title wide open after double Hyundai drama
"Oliver Solberg will head into the final day of the World Rally Championship a mere six points behind Toyota's Elfyn Evans after a dramatic Saturday afternoon at Rally Italy Sardinia. Rally leader Solberg had closed the gap to Evans to four points before Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville and Adrien Fourmaux hit trouble, which benefitted title rivals Evans and Sami Pajari. After a strong ...Keep reading
"Oliver Solberg will start Sunday just six points behind Elfyn Evans after Thierry Neuville retired and Adrien Fourmaux lost time with a puncture
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 3, 2026, 4:38 PMWRC Sardinia: Title wide open after double Hyundai drama
Oliver Solberg will head into the final day of the World Rally Championship a mere six points behind Toyota's Elfyn Evans after a dramatic Saturday afternoon at Rally Italy Sardinia. Rally leader Solberg had closed the gap to Evans to four points before Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville and Adrien Fourmaux hit trouble, which benefitted title rivals Evans and Sami Pajari. After a strong ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 4:38 PMWRC Sardinia: Title wide open after double Hyundai drama
Oliver Solberg will start Sunday just six points behind Elfyn Evans after Thierry Neuville retired and Adrien Fourmaux lost time with a puncture
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