Solberg celebrates sensational WRC win under challenging conditions in Estonia

Oliver Solberg claimed a surprise win at the Delfi Rally Estonia from 18th to 21st July after a great performance in the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 – his first triumph in the FIA World Rally Championship. Together with British co-driver Elliott Edmondson, the 23-year-old Swede benefited from a perfect setup as he dominated the fast gravel stages around Tartu. The great performance of the Hankook tyres was underlined by the increasingly demanding and changeable weather conditions and a slippery surface on Sunday. Consistency, grip, and precision formed the basis for Solberg’s controlled drive to a 100th WRC win for Toyota. Ott Tänak finished second in the Hyundai, while his team-mate Thierry Neuville held on to third place after a time penalty. The FIA WRC will continue its European summer season with the Secto Rally Finland from 31st July to 3rd August – on particularly fast stages that demand maximum stability and grip from the Hankook premium tyres.

Highlights: https://youtu.be/5fXCIDezYoY?si=W8pumgHaBPkJD_DF

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For decades, Hankook has been one of the first ports of call when it comes to international motorsport. Hankook supplies its race tyres to globally-renowned series, high-class junior formats and popular grassroot events. With new collaborations and partnerships, the company is constantly enhancing its status as a global player on the motorsport scene. Since the 2023 season, Hankook has been the exclusive technical partner and tyre supplier of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. In close cooperation with Formula E, the iON Race was developed for the world championship. Roughly 30 percent of the high-performance tyre is made of sustainable materials. With this commitment, Hankook is taking another pioneering step towards energy efficiency and sustainability in motorsport. The premium tyre maker has also agreed a collaboration with Italian sports car manufacturer Lamborghini Squadra Corse, and has been official technical partner and exclusive tyre supplier of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo series since 2023. The premium tyre maker’s portfolio covers a broad spectrum. This includes the FIA ERC4 Junior Championship for young and talented rally drivers. Hankook also supports popular touring car championship TCR Italy, many high-class one-make cups for a wide range of renowned manufacturers, junior single-seater series, and assorted international racing events with race tyres and technical know-how.

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Oliver Solberg of Sweden and Elliott Edmondson of United Kingdom, with Ott Tänak of Estonia and Martin Järveoja of Estonia and of Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team in second place, Thierry Neuville of Belgium and Martijn Wydaeghe of Belgium and of Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team in third place, pose for a portrait after winning at the World Rally Championship in Tartu, Estonia on July 20, 2025 // Jaanus Ree / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202507200242 // Usage for editorial use only //

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