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Rally Estonia will witness Oliver Solberg’s thrilling Rally1 comeback with Toyota, aiming to impress after dominating the 2025 WRC2 season.
Oliver Solberg will make a hotly anticipated return to the FIA World Rally Championship’s top class at Delfi Rally Estonia later this month, stepping into a Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 for what promises to be one of the standout storylines of the 2025 season.
The 23-year-old Swedish star, who has been a dominant force in WRC2 this year, will contest his first Rally1 event since departing Hyundai at the end of 2022.
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The one-off appearance with Toyota GAZOO Racing comes on the heels of Solberg’s emphatic victory in Greece, where he extended his WRC2 championship lead after winning three of the four rallies he’s entered.
Now, he will switch from the R5-spec car back to the highest echelon of rally machinery to tackle the fast, flowing gravel stages of Estonia – widely regarded as one of the most demanding events on the calendar.
“The moment we’ve been waiting for is finally here,” Solberg announced in a video message to fans on social media as per WRC portal.
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“Me and Elliott [Edmondson, co-driver] will be back in the Rally1 car with Toyota GAZOO Racing. It’s been a moment, and a dream come true. We’ve been waiting for a very long time.”
“After a super strong season so far, I think we’re more than ready,” he continued. “We’re confident, we’ve built a great relationship with the team, and now I just want to start the rally and give it a good go. Let’s see what we can do – we’re there to have some fun, gain experience with the car, and hopefully make the most of this opportunity.”
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Solberg’s return to the Rally1 category adds a fascinating twist to the championship narrative.
Despite his WRC2 success, the Swede has made no secret of his ambition to re-establish himself at the sport’s pinnacle.
Estonia will be his proving ground, not only to show he retains the pace needed against elite opposition but also to reinforce his case for a permanent Rally1 drive in 2026.
While Solberg focuses on this high-profile outing, the WRC2 title battle remains wide open. Yohan Rossel, who has claimed two victories from five starts, sits just behind Solberg in the standings, while Gus Greensmith holds third with one win.
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Nikolay Gryazin, meanwhile, is poised to capitalize on their absence in Estonia, where Solberg’s elevation to Rally1 clears the path for a potentially decisive result in the title race.
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For Solberg, the challenge ahead is as thrilling as it is significant. Estonia’s blisteringly quick roads demand absolute precision and confidence – qualities he has displayed consistently in WRC2.
Though the expectations are tempered by the reality of limited Rally1 seat time, Solberg’s enthusiasm and recent form suggest he could spring a surprise.
Rally Estonia runs from 17 – 20 July and will mark a milestone moment in Solberg’s career as he looks to cement his place among the WRC’s elite once more.
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