Sami Pajari leads Rally Estonia after Friday's clean sweep of stages
Autosport • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 1:34 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Sami Pajari has taken an early lead at Rally Estonia following a clean sweep of stage wins on Friday afternoon. The Toyota driver completed the opening loop of three stages without losing time, finishing with a lead of 4.1 seconds over teammate Oliver Solberg, the 2025 event winner. Pajari's performance showcased his skill on Estonia's fast gravel roads. As the rally progresses, competitors will attempt to catch up with Pajari's pace to challenge for the top position.
- •Sami Pajari leads Rally Estonia after winning all three stages on Friday.
- •Pajari has a 4.1s lead over Oliver Solberg, last year's winner.
- •The rally takes place on Estonia's fast gravel roads.
- •Competitors aim to close the gap as the event continues.
- 11:49 AMAutosport — WRC Estonia: Pajari powers to sensational maiden victory
- 11:46 AMMotorsport.com — WRC Estonia: Sami Pajari claims sensational maiden WRC victory
- 1:34 PMMotorsport.com — WRC Estonia: Sami Pajari leads after Friday afternoon clean sweep
"Sami Pajari completed a fast gravel masterclass to claim a memorable maiden World Rally Championship victory in style at Rally Estonia. The Toyota driver, co-driven by Marko Salminen, produced a career-best performance to date to take a breakthrough win from Toyota team-mate Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson by 19.5s. Pajari showcased relentless and seemingly effortless speed to lead the ...Keep reading
"Sami Pajari completed a gravel masterclass to claim a memorable maiden World Rally Championship victory at Rally Estonia. The Toyota driver, co-driven by Marko Salminen, produced a career-best performance to take a breakthrough win from team-mate Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson by 19.5s. Pajari showcased relentless and seemingly effortless speed to lead the rally, which featured a new ...Keep reading
"Toyota's Sami Pajari claimed an early lead at Rally Estonia after an impressive clean sweep of stage wins on Friday afternoon. The Finn produced an impressive display on Estonia’s fast gravel roads to complete the opening loop of three stages unbeaten, with a 4.1s lead over last year’s event winner and team-mate Oliver Solberg. "It feels really good. I'm really enjoying it and what a ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJul 19, 2026, 11:49 AMWRC Estonia: Pajari powers to sensational maiden victory
Sami Pajari completed a gravel masterclass to claim a memorable maiden World Rally Championship victory at Rally Estonia. The Toyota driver, co-driven by Marko Salminen, produced a career-best performance to take a breakthrough win from team-mate Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson by 19.5s. Pajari showcased relentless and seemingly effortless speed to lead the rally, which featured a new ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 19, 2026, 11:46 AMWRC Estonia: Sami Pajari claims sensational maiden WRC victory
Sami Pajari completed a fast gravel masterclass to claim a memorable maiden World Rally Championship victory in style at Rally Estonia. The Toyota driver, co-driven by Marko Salminen, produced a career-best performance to date to take a breakthrough win from Toyota team-mate Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson by 19.5s. Pajari showcased relentless and seemingly effortless speed to lead the ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 17, 2026, 1:34 PMWRC Estonia: Sami Pajari leads after Friday afternoon clean sweep
Toyota's Sami Pajari claimed an early lead at Rally Estonia after an impressive clean sweep of stage wins on Friday afternoon. The Finn produced an impressive display on Estonia’s fast gravel roads to complete the opening loop of three stages unbeaten, with a 4.1s lead over last year’s event winner and team-mate Oliver Solberg. "It feels really good. I'm really enjoying it and what a ...Keep reading
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