English rally driver, World Champion 2001
The FIA has cancelled the Rally Saudi Arabia leg of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship due to ongoing regional unrest. The finale will shift to Rally Italia Sardegna (Oct 1-4) as the season's final round, with Elfyn Evans leading the standings. Saudi Arabia will still host the Middle East Rally Championship this year.
The World Rally Championship title race heads to Sardinia as Elfyn Evans holds a 17-point lead into the season-ending Rally Italia Sardegna. Solberg and Pajari remain in pursuit as weather and gravel conditions threaten the road ahead; a victory or strategic performance is required for Evans to secure Britain’s third WRC title.