World Rally Championship

Two-time World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanperä is considering a return to competitive motorsport in 2027, following his recovery from a health issue that sidelined him from Super Formula. Discussions with Toyota are now set to define his next career steps.

Elfyn Evans insists Sami Pajari remains a genuine contender for the World Rally Championship title, even after extending his lead to 30 points following Rally Finland.

Nine-time World Rally Championship winner Sébastien Ogier and co-driver Julien Ingrassia were forced to retire from Rally Finland after a significant high-speed crash, despite leading the event. Both crew members received medical attention and spent a precautionary night in hospital.

Formula 1 rookie Arvid Lindblad has expressed a keen interest in transitioning to the World Rally Championship after his career in single-seater racing, following an "incredible" experience at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Four-time World Rally Champion Juha Kankkunen, head of the Toyota team, anticipates a more competitive second half of the 2026 WRC season, particularly for Hyundai, as the calendar shifts to predominantly gravel events.

Elfyn Evans claimed his third career win at Rally Japan, the seventh round of the 2026 World Rally Championship season, matching Petter Solberg's record of 13 WRC victories. The triumph extends Evans's lead in the drivers' championship standings.