Delfi Rally Estonia 2026 entry list announced

Delfi Rally Estonia is set to host round nine of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship, marking a final opportunity to see current Rally1 machinery on the nation's high-speed gravel roads before technical regulations shift in 2027. The event, based in Tartu, will feature 18 competitive stages covering 301.80 kilometres.

Toyota Gazoo Racing leads the top-tier entry with a five-car lineup, including championship leader Elfyn Evans, Takamoto Katsuta, Sami Pajari, and Oliver Solberg, who returns to the site of his breakthrough Rally1 victory. Nine-time world champion Sébastien Ogier also bolsters the team’s roster. They will face competition from Hyundai’s three-car effort led by Thierry Neuville, Adrien Fourmaux, and Esapekka Lappi, while M-Sport Ford brings three Puma Rally1 cars for Jon Armstrong, Josh McErlean, and Mārtiņš Sesks.

The WRC2 category boasts 28 entries, highlighted by defending home winner Robert Virves. The field features significant depth with a strong rivalry between Estonian and Finnish crews, alongside veteran appearances from founders Urmo Aava and Silver Kütt. The rally will also host 10 WRC3 crews competing in Rally3 equipment.