What. A. Weekend.
Rally Estonia delivered high drama, raw speed, and a refreshing shake-up to the WRC 2025 season standings. At the center of it all? Oliver Solberg, the Norwegian-Swedish rising star, who stunned the grid by claiming 9 stage wins out of 20 and firmly reintroducing himself to the top-flight scene.
Solberg’s performance may have seemed effortless, but it’s the result of strategic recalibration. Stepping back into WRC2 to refine his craft proved to be a masterstroke — and Estonia was his showcase stage. Fast, fearless, and composed, Solberg reminded fans and rivals alike that he’s not just back — he’s a threat.
Hyundai Holds the Line
Despite Solberg’s brilliance, Hyundai still celebrated big. Local hero Ott Tänak claimed second place with a gritty drive, showcasing both pace and poise on home soil. Behind him, Thierry Neuville clinched third — making it a Hyundai 2–3 finish and a solid points haul in the manufacturer’s championship.
Tänak gave it everything to hold off the charging Solberg, but Oliver’s speed was simply on another level this weekend.
The Championship Chessboard Shifts
Toyota still has the edge in the manufacturers’ title race, but its lead drivers had a mixed weekend:
Kalle Rovanperä managed a solid 4th place
Adrien Fourmaux took 5th with moments of brilliance
Elfyn Evans, who entered Estonia as a top title contender, struggled to keep pace and finished 6th
The terrain was fast and punishing, and as the dust settled, the drivers’ championship leaderboard took on a new shape:
2025 WRC Standings After Estonia 🇪🇪
- 🥇 Ott Tänak – 162 pts
- 🥈 Elfyn Evans – 161 pts
- 🥉 Sébastien Ogier – 141 pts
The margins are razor-thin. The championship fight is boiling over, and with four rallies to go, it’s clear: every second counts.
Solberg’s Estonia statement wasn’t just about one weekend. It’s a warning shot — the next generation is here, and they’re not backing off.
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