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Oliver Solberg / Elliott Edmondson triumph!

Leading the overall standings since SS2, Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson won their first Rallye Monte-Carlo, their second WRC victory in two races in the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1. They relegated the competition to more than 50 seconds behind them.

“I don’t think I’ve realised it yet. It’s been an emotional day. I would like to warmly thank Toyota for their confidence in us. The teamwork has been exceptional,” said Oliver Solberg at the finish of the Power Stage. The Swedish driver, in tears like his co-pilot Elliott Edmondson after their victory in the 94th Rallye Monte-Carlo, capped off an exceptional weekend in hellish conditions. Rain, fog, snow, ice, mud… The competitors in this ’Monte-Carlo’ experienced it all.

The son of Petter Solberg, 2003 World Rally Champion, becomes the first of his name to win Monte Carlo. This is a historic achievement not only for his family but also for Sweden, which has seen one of its drivers win the Monte Carlo Rally for the first time since 1971, when Ove Andersson triumphed at the wheel of an Alpine-Renault A110 1600S. Another notable historical point: Oliver is the youngest winner of the Rallye Monte-Carlo since René Le Bègue in… 1937!

An eventful morning

Despite his lead in the overall standings, Oliver Solberg did not hold back: he had two close calls in SS15 and SS16. These minor mistakes ultimately had no consequences for the Swede, who did not crack under pressure from his Toyota Gazoo Racing teammates Elfyn Evans and Sébastien Ogier. The Japanese manufacturer secured its first triple victory at Monte Carlo and continues to cement its dominance in the World Rally Championship (WRC).

Behind the winners, Elfyn Evans / Scott Martin (+ 51:8) and Sébastien Ogier / Vincent Landais (+ 02:02.2) were unable to match Solberg’s speed. For the first time since 2013, the nine-time world champion finished neither second nor third. “It was a difficult weekend. I’m especially happy to be back on the podium,” said Ogier. “Oliver definitely did better than anyone expected. It’s good for the championship to have some new blood, and I’m looking forward to competing against him.”

Overall standings

Léo Rossel and Guillaume Mercoiret win WRC2

Four in a row for the Rossel family! Léo Rossel, co-driven by Guillaume Mercoiret (Citroën C3 Rally2), won the WRC2 category, following in the footsteps of his brother, Yohan. The current Lancia driver had been unbeaten in this category for three years but quickly lost all hope of victory in the 2026 edition after a run-off road in SS1.

Léo Rossel and Guillaume Mercoiret then dominated their category, finishing well ahead of Roberto Daprà / Luca Guglielmetti (Škoda / + 2:09.5) and Arthur Pelamourgues / Bastien Pouget (Hyundai / + 5:11.0). “It’s really incredible. I’m just happy. A big thank you to my team, this is my first rally with them. This result is very important for my future,” said a jubilant Léo Rossel.

Live broadcast of the Prize-Giving ceremony

Starting at 4:30 p.m., the Prize-Giving ceremony, held at Port Hercule in Monaco, will be broadcast live on the Automobile Club de Monaco’s YouTube channel.

Published on:25 January 2026