Oliver Solberg Joins Toyota for Full-Time WRC Drive in 2026

Oliver Solberg has been confirmed as a full-time driver for Toyota in the World Rally Championship (WRC) starting with the 2026 season. The 24-year-old Swedish driver replaces Kalle Rovanperä, who is transitioning to a career in Japanese Super Formula with hopes of reaching Formula 1. This marks a major step in Solberg's motorsport career after winning the WRC2 championship this year, which boosted his return to the top tier of rallying.

Solberg’s 2025 season was highlighted by his victory in the Estonian WRC event where he drove the previous world champion Sébastien Ogier’s car, underscoring his rising talent. Having switched from Hyundai to Toyota during the winter, Solberg expressed excitement and gratitude about joining the team: “This year has been incredible for me, and I am very grateful to be part of this team. We need to be realistic, as I still have much to learn with this car, but we will have fun and do our best.”

Team principal Jari-Matti Latvala welcomed Solberg, acknowledging his impressive performance and potential. Solberg’s transition to driving Toyota's Rally1 car places him among the elite of rallying, as he embarks on this challenging but promising chapter in his career.

This move reflects a significant career milestone following Solberg’s determination to climb back up after leaving a Hyundai factory seat in 2022. His combination of past WRC2 success and newfound opportunities at Toyota has set the stage for an exciting 2026 WRC campaign.