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Solberg Wins Snowbound Monte Carlo, Youngest Modern 'Monte' Winner as Toyota Goes 1-2-3

Treacherous winter conditions turned the opener into a survival test that exposed tyre and setup weaknesses.

Overview

  • Toyota locked out the podium with Oliver Solberg victorious ahead of Elfyn Evans by 51.8s and Sébastien Ogier by 1:10.4.
  • Solberg earned his first victory as a Toyota works driver and his second WRC career win.
  • Heavy snow, ice and a thaw created slush and mud that reshaped the rally, with one Friday stage shortened for safety and numerous incidents across the field.
  • Solberg survived a near-off when he slid into a field, turned the car around on stage and still maintained his lead.
  • M‑Sport Ford’s manufacturer‑points run at Monte‑Carlo ended after multiple retirements, while Hyundai drivers reported limited confidence in their tyre package and Ogier criticized Hankook’s winter tyres.