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Sami Pajari secures second WRC win at Rally Finland

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Sami Pajari secures second WRC win at Rally Finland

Summary

Sami Pajari achieved his second consecutive World Rally Championship victory at the 75th edition of Rally Finland on August 2, 2026. Following his win in Estonia two weeks earlier, Pajari, alongside co-driver Marko Salminen, demonstrated exceptional driving skills under challenging conditions. He finished the rally 26.7 seconds ahead of his Toyota teammate Oliver Solberg. The outcome adds to Pajari's growing reputation in the series as he navigates his home rally with emotional significance.

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By the Numbers

•Pajari claims back-to-back WRC wins with Rally Finland victory.
•He won by 26.7 seconds over teammate Oliver Solberg.
•This victory is Pajari's second career WRC win.
•The event marked the 75th anniversary of Rally Finland.
•Pajari previously secured his maiden win in Estonia.

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Sami Pajari claimed back-to-back World Rally Championship wins with an emotional home victory in a drama-filled 75th-anniversary edition of Rally Finland. After securing a maiden WRC win in Estonia two weeks ago, Pajari and co-driver Marko Salminen produced a faultless drive in hugely challenging conditions to take a second career WRC win by 26.7s from Toyota team-mate Oliver Solberg, who had ...Keep reading
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