Takamoto Katsuta's grandfather, Teruo, was the first Japanese driver to compete in the RAC Rally, starting in 1975, and to win an FIA class race in 1983. This family has been involved in Japanese rallying from Toyota's return to WRC to the current routes of Rally Japan…
Elfyn Evans took a step closer to his first World Rally Championship dream with his victory at Rally Japan. The Toyota driver delivered a flawless performance in the season's final asphalt event, leaving Sebastien Ogier behind.
Home driver Takamoto Katsuta, who started the Japan Rally dreaming of victory on his home soil, finished in fourth place.
The biggest drama of the rally happened on Saturday afternoon. Oliver Solberg, third in the championship standings, lost control on a left-hand bend on the Mt. Kasagi stage, crashed into a tree, and destroyed the right rear suspension of his GR Yaris…
Sébastien Ogier secured his sixth win of the season in Japan, taking the championship race to the final leg. The French driver finished 11.6 seconds ahead of his teammate Elfyn Evans, while Toyota completely dominated the podium.
In the Rally Japan 2026 shakedown, Sébastien Ogier was the fastest driver with a time of 1.55.3 seconds. His teammate and championship leader Elfyn Evans was 1.0 second behind in second place, while Sami Pajari finished third. Toyota…
The seventh round of the 2026 WRC season, Forum8 Rally Japan, kicked off in Toyota City between May 28-31. Toyota Gazoo Racing, having secured five victories in the first six races of the season, is leading its rivals in the manufacturers' championship…
