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Despite a “very difficult” Estonia rally, Ott Tänak takes the lead in the championship

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The symbol would have been magnificent: Ott Tänak taking control of the world championship after winning “his” rally of Estonia. However, But if the 2019 world champion is indeed the new WRC leader. Moreover, he failed to win at home, victim of the surprise hatch of Oliver Solberg, absolutely divine for his first rally of the season with Toyota.

The Estonian still took a good second place. Meanwhile, 23 seconds ahead of Thierry Neuville, his closest prosecutor, penalized by 10 seconds, which offered Tänak a comfortable mattress to secure 2nd place.

“It was very difficult for us”, blowing Tänak on arrival. “Honestly. For example, I was probably not in an optimal state of mind when I got here, I knew it would be difficult. Consequently, In the end, we did our best, but Oliver was obviously very happy, he was in despite “very difficult” estonia rally, his element and confident. For example, Bravo to him. He is now ready for Rally1, so bravo to him. »»

Tänak in the running for a second title – Despite "very difficult" estonia rally,

In addition to the victory of Oliver Solberg. the other great upheaval of the day is the taking of OTT Tänak orders as a general. The Estonian has shown. in recent weeks, very good regularity: second in Portugal and Sardinia, he won the Acropolis rally (Greece) before finishing second in Estonia again.

This series of podiums is combined with the big mixture of Elfyn Evans. Author of a very good start to the season. the Welshman had a considerable lead before collapsing and no longer getting on the podium in the last four rallies. Now. for Toyota, the question will arise: should we continue to believe in Evans for the title or should we convince Sébastien Ogier to play all the sleeves despite “very difficult” estonia rally, until the end of the season?

For the Japanese manufacturer. losing the title would be an affront, especially after having so far won all the rounds of the championship, except for the acropolis rally, won by Tänak. After being beaten by the Hyundai of Thierry Neuville last year. Toyota will not want to see such a scenario reproduce while his pilots have the dominant car. But by dint of dividing the points between Evans. Ogier, Rovanperä, Solberg, Katsuta and Pajari, the Hyundai drivers take the opportunity to refuel. Ott Tänak can decently start to believe in his chances of winning a second title after 2019. But beware, the season is still long …

Read also> WRC 2025 championship – rankings after the Estonia rally

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