Toyota claims record-equalling WRC manufacturers' title in Chile
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:58 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Toyota secured its sixth World Rally Championship manufacturers' title last weekend in Chile. The victory positions the team alongside Lancia as the most successful manufacturers in the series' history. Deputy team principal Juha Kankkunen expressed that this achievement is 'quite incredible'. With this win, Toyota continues to demonstrate its dominance in the championship. Further details on the season's remaining stages are yet to be revealed.
- •Toyota clinched the 2026 WRC manufacturers' title in Chile.
- •This title equals Lancia's record for most manufacturers' championships.
- •Juha Kankkunen commented on the significance of this achievement.
- •Toyota has shown consistent performance throughout the season.
- •Remaining events in the championship will further impact team standings.
- 2:58 PMMotorsport.com — Kankkunen: Toyota’s record-equalling WRC title “quite incredible”
"Toyota’s record-equalling World Rally Championship manufacturers' title is “quite incredible”, according to deputy team principal Juha Kankkunen. The Japanese brand created more history in Chile last weekend by sealing the 2026 WRC manufacturers' crown, which draws the brand level with Lancia as top-flight rallying’s most successful marque. Toyota has proved to be the dominant force ...Keep reading
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