Katsuta's hosting ended in disappointment.
Home driver Takamoto Katsuta, who started the Japan Rally dreaming of victory on his home soil, finished in fourth place.
Solberg's drama, Pajari's history
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…
Ogier won in Japan, the championship went to the final.
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.
Ogier Storm in Shakedown: Toyota 1-2-3
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…
WRC Rally Japan has begun: Toyota aims for the top spot at home.
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…