Sami Pajari aims for title challenge amid FIA tyre allocation changes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Sami Pajari is gearing up for the World Rally Championship title decider in Sardinia this week, where he intends to focus on skill rather than external factors. The Toyota driver enters the final round 17 points behind championship leader Elfyn Evans, with 35 points available. FIA has once again modified the tyre allocation for the event. Pajari's determination highlights the competitive nature of the championship as the season draws to a close. The gravels stages in Sardinia will serve as the backdrop for this pivotal clash.
- •Pajari is 17 points behind Elfyn Evans heading into the final round.
- •A maximum of 35 points is available in Sardinia.
- •FIA has tweaked the tyre allocation for the event.
- •Pajari wishes for the title to be decided by skill, not issues.
- 10:08 AMAutosport — FIA tweaks tyre allocation again for WRC title decider
- 10:06 AMMotorsport.com — Sami Pajari’s wish ahead of WRC title decider, as FIA tweaks tyre allocation again
"Sami Pajari hopes this week’s World Rally Championship three-way title decider in Sardinia will be decided by “pure driving” and not by issues affecting the title contenders. The Toyota driver heads into the final round 17 points adrift of championship leader Elfyn Evans with a maximum of 35 points to be claimed on Sardinia’s gravel stages. While Pajari is focused on overhauling Evans ...Keep reading
"Sami Pajari hopes this week’s World Rally Championship three-way title decider in Sardinia will be decided by “pure driving” and not by issues affecting the title contenders. The Toyota driver heads into the final round 17 points adrift of championship leader Elfyn Evans with a maximum of 35 points to be claimed on Sardinia’s gravel stages. While Pajari is focused on overhauling Evans ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportSep 28, 2026, 10:08 AMFIA tweaks tyre allocation again for WRC title decider
Sami Pajari hopes this week’s World Rally Championship three-way title decider in Sardinia will be decided by “pure driving” and not by issues affecting the title contenders. The Toyota driver heads into the final round 17 points adrift of championship leader Elfyn Evans with a maximum of 35 points to be claimed on Sardinia’s gravel stages. While Pajari is focused on overhauling Evans ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 28, 2026, 10:06 AMSami Pajari’s wish ahead of WRC title decider, as FIA tweaks tyre allocation again
Sami Pajari hopes this week’s World Rally Championship three-way title decider in Sardinia will be decided by “pure driving” and not by issues affecting the title contenders. The Toyota driver heads into the final round 17 points adrift of championship leader Elfyn Evans with a maximum of 35 points to be claimed on Sardinia’s gravel stages. While Pajari is focused on overhauling Evans ...Keep reading
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