Sami Pajari says Estonia win won't make Rally Finland easier
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Sami Pajari acknowledges that securing his first World Rally Championship victory in Estonia won't simplify his challenge at the upcoming Rally Finland. The factory Toyota driver dominated the Estonian rally, positioning himself as a favorite for the home event. Despite this, Pajari emphasizes the competitive nature of the field and plans to remain focused on the task at hand as he prepares for the rally this week.
- •Pajari won his first WRC event in Estonia.
- •He faces a competitive lineup at Rally Finland.
- •Pajari drives for Toyota in the WRC.
- •Upcoming Rally Finland takes place this week.
- 3:25 PMRacer — After first WRC victory, Pajari aims for back-to-back wins in ultra-fast Finland
- 4:45 PMMotorsport.com — Why Sami Pajari believes Estonia win won’t make Rally Finland “any easier”
"Claiming a first World Rally Championship win won't make this week's homecoming Rally Finland "any easier", according to Sami Pajari, who said he cannot “underestimate the competition". After dominating the first fast gravel event of the WRC season in Estonia, Pajari will now be viewed as one of the favourites to challenge for victory on home soil. The factory Toyota driver heads into the ...Keep reading
"The FIA World Rally Championship heads to its fastest event, Rally Finland, with home driver Sami Pajari looking for back-to-back top-tier wins after dominating in Estonia last time out.
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External links- RacerJul 30, 2026, 3:25 PMAfter first WRC victory, Pajari aims for back-to-back wins in ultra-fast Finland
The FIA World Rally Championship heads to its fastest event, Rally Finland, with home driver Sami Pajari looking for back-to-back top-tier wins after dominating in Estonia last time out.
- Motorsport.comJul 28, 2026, 4:45 PMWhy Sami Pajari believes Estonia win won’t make Rally Finland “any easier”
Claiming a first World Rally Championship win won't make this week's homecoming Rally Finland "any easier", according to Sami Pajari, who said he cannot “underestimate the competition". After dominating the first fast gravel event of the WRC season in Estonia, Pajari will now be viewed as one of the favourites to challenge for victory on home soil. The factory Toyota driver heads into the ...Keep reading
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