Oliver Solberg

[Sal yet again]

Fantastic achievement in Estonia and just goes to show that the same rule applies as in most sports in that its about practice, practice and more practice and not just talent. Oliver has had more seat time testing and on events than any other driver his age I can think of so good to see that come to fruition. Also the move from the Fabia to the Yaris in Rally 2 probably didnt hurt..

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Quote from this thread in 2019 about his time in the American Rally Championship, shows just how much experience 'young' Solberg has...

If you didn´t get it; this is an important part of Olivers education. I woudn´t be surpriced if he smashes all WRC2 guys in Wales. I think not even Kalle had this massive experience before taking part in WRC circus...

[saco0o]

not sure it is still on youtube but Oliver won the 2018 rallyx nordic title on the same DS3 petter won 2 world rallycross championships (´14 & ´15), it was such a fun championship to watch. if you manage to find it, go watch it

[Sulland]

Will Oliver get more Rally1 chances in 2025, are there any signals?

[WRCStan]

well, there isnt room for everybody in Toyota.

Funny and sad.

[CeskyOndra]

Is there any certainity that Oliver will get a seat in 2026? Like where? Katsuta is Japanese, Evans and Rovanpera probably won't move and Ogier will probably still do some rallies, we don't know? Will they bring 6 cars or just bench Pajari or just rotate Pajari x Solberg? So many questions, so many drivers and not so many cars to drive.. Both Pajari and Solberg definitely deserve full season, and I have to say it, Katsuta doesn't deserve Rally1 seat IMO.. He is fast, but can't catch the speed of the best guys on Friday and if he eventually does, he crashes.

[TypeR]

To me.. If Pajari doesn't bring podium this year, I don't see him having full time seat in 2026.. but Toyota is Finnish, so most likely he stays..

[meh]

There is a known cliché - you can not make a reliable driver fast, but you may make a fast driver reliable.

Oliver's past is quite clearly "fast but not reliable". We can see at the moment that the speed is still there, and reliability is being learned. He achieved with the Rally Estonia more than many Rally1/WRC drivers have done with their entire career. He dominated and took the win; it was not gifted to him because of problems or mistakes by others.

This is a statement for team bosses. We don't know what is already agreed, but at the moment, it is hard to imagine the situation if he is not a full-time driver for the next season (if the teams are still in the game).

As a bonus, Solberg by default is a good marketing asset for the team because of his social media presence.

This year, he needs to finish "the WRC2 job".