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Solberg admits to Rally2 mental struggle

WRC – The Rally Estonia winner has had to readjust to his Rally2 car after a one-off in Rally1

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The Rally Estonia winner has had to readjust to his Rally2 car after a one-off in Rally1

Photography by Toyota

Words by Luke Barry

Oliver Solberg has struggled to mentally re-adjust to his Rally2 Toyota, after winning Rally Estonia in a Rally1 car two weeks ago.

Solberg’s drive in Estonia was a one-off opportunity, meaning he’s back competing in WRC2 at this week’s Rally Finland.

The 23-year-old benefited from a test on Friday last week but it wasn’t on the best road, and admitted his first run of shakedown was “the worst run of my life ever.”

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Words:Luke Barry

Tags: Oliver Solberg, Rally Finland, Rally Finland 2025, WRC, WRC 2025, WRC2 2025

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