Silly Season 2026

**trykmann** · 24th September 2025, 13:26

Originally Posted by bandit12

Then it's Solberg's time to shine.

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.

**Rallyper** · 24th September 2025, 14:48

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...

**Fast Eddie WRC** · 24th September 2025, 15:16

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.

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.

**wyler** · 24th September 2025, 17:25

Originally Posted by EstWRC

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

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

**deephouse** · 24th September 2025, 18:33

Originally Posted by wyler

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

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

**Fast Eddie WRC** · 2nd October 2025, 17:44

Timo Jouhki reveals major contract details about Kalle Rovanperä's next 2 seasons - if he does one he must do both and full-time...

https://rallyjournal.com/manager-rev...lle-rovanpera/

**trykmann** · 2nd October 2025, 19:05

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC

Timo Jouhki reveals major contract details about Kalle Rovanperä's next 2 seasons - if he does one he must do both and full-time...

https://rallyjournal.com/manager-rev...lle-rovanpera/

Is the 2 year contract a requirement from Toyota? I would have imagined Kalle to be in such a position to decide what he wants to do or not. Or is it related to the development of the new car?

Jouhki himself obviously wants Kalle to continue and drive as much as possible.

**TypeR** · 2nd October 2025, 20:14

I believe after last year Toyota won't let these half-season jokes happen too much.. and finally they pay the salary. with Ogier it is a bit different story.. I bet that for some 8 reasons he can ask more things

**Rallyper** · 3rd October 2025, 07:29

Originally Posted by trykmann

Is the 2 year contract a requirement from Toyota? I would have imagined Kalle to be in such a position to decide what he wants to do or not. Or is it related to the development of the new car?

Jouhki himself obviously wants Kalle to continue and drive as much as possible.

Well, indeed he does. He probably still makes money from Kalles contracts. Nothing wrong with that. He invested in Kalle and wants his ROI.

**AndyRAC** · 3rd October 2025, 17:17

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC

Timo Jouhki reveals major contract details about Kalle Rovanperä's next 2 seasons - if he does one he must do both and full-time...

https://rallyjournal.com/manager-rev...lle-rovanpera/

Why is he still hanging around like a bad smell........he's been a right pain in the arse for the sport; how many non Finns have lost out to a drive because of him?