Ogier wins WRC Canary Islands Rally as a charging Solberg crashes out

Sebastien Ogier held his nerve through a dramatic final day at the Canary Islands Rally to claim his first WRC win of the season after Toyota teammate Oliver Solberg crashed out of an ultra-close victory fight on the penultimate stage.

Posted on April 26, 2026 by ApexF1

Sebastien Ogier held his nerve through a dramatic final day at the Canary Islands Rally to claim his first WRC win of the season after Toyota teammate Oliver Solberg crashed out of an ultra-close victory fight on the penultimate stage.

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