Silly Season 2026

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Originally Posted by bandit12

Then it's Solberg's time to shine.

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The win in Estonia was extraordinary, but still I think it's a bit optimistic to hope something special from the first season with Rally1 Yaris. He would be able to fight for rally wins, but driving for the title, starting first from the road and being good on all the events needs more experience. The overall level in Rally1 is just still one step above of the current Rally2.

There are three uncertainties named Rovanpera, Ogier and Evans.
Before we know where and what they go/will do there´s no idea of speculations.
If those three stay, there will be no Tanak, but at least one Solberg at the playlist...

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Originally Posted by flat_right

I think as it will be the last year of Rally1 and from there, at least in the beginning, there is a speed and performance drop, all the drivers would like to drive this last year.

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Agreed.

So I think the 3 top Toyota guys will all want to continue in 2026. Solberg could share with or replace one of the others, but that's it for changes.

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Originally Posted by EstWRC

A simple answer: If Ogier and Kalle both do part time seasons again

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there's no need. toyota will run alone next year...

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Originally Posted by wyler

there's no need. toyota will run alone next year...

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I do have a feeling also it will be the case.