The 2026 World Rally Championship continues with the FORUM8 Rally Japan. The Gazoo Racing team is making headlines in its home country, where many people marvel at the rally cars racing through the beautiful nature of Japan.
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Elfyn Evans secured his third victory at the FORUM8 Rally Japan on Sunday, further strengthening his lead in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) with a steady performance on the home roads of Toyota Gazoo Racing.
The Welsh driver took the lead from the second stage on Friday morning and maintained control throughout the event, finishing 12.8 seconds ahead of defending champion Sébastien Ogier after completing 20 challenging asphalt stages in Aichi and Gifu. Sami Pajari finished third, 51.4 seconds behind the leader, while local favorite Takamoto Katsuta placed fourth, allowing Toyota to take the top four spots on home turf.
This victory marked Evans' second win of the season and his 50th career podium in the WRC. He now has 151 points in the drivers’ championship, leading Katsuta by 20 points after seven of the 14 rounds this season.
The 2026 WRC will continue with the legendary EKO Acropolis Rally Greece, which will take place in Loutraki from June 25 to 28.
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