WRC Rally Japan: Oliver Solberg crashes out while fighting for the lead

Oliver Solberg crashes out while fighting for the lead at Rally Japan, underscoring how quickly a WRC battle can turn. The 24-year-old was contesting Stage 10 with Toyota teammate Elfyn Evans and leader Sebastien Ogier when misfortune struck as Solberg lost the rear of his GR Yaris in a tight left-hander and struck a tree, causing terminal damage to the right-rear corner. The incident ends Solberg’s challenge, leaving Evans ahead of Ogier by 14.6 seconds. This marked Solberg’s third high-profile crash this season, after Croatia and the Canary Islands. Pajari moved to third, Katsuta to fourth, and Fourmaux finished fifth as the rally progressed.