Evans anticipates tough competition from Solberg in Sweden

Following a competitive season-opening event in Monte-Carlo, Elfyn Evans has highlighted Oliver Solberg as a significant rival for the 2026 World Rally Championship. Evans finished runner-up to the young Swede, noting that Solberg’s dominant performance came as no surprise given his established pace and experience in the series.

Evans reflected on the challenging alpine conditions of the first round, expressing relief at securing a podium finish despite the high risk of retirement. To prepare for the fast snow stages of the upcoming Rally Sweden, Evans participated in the Arctic Lapland Rally, describing the experience as essential for regaining his feel for high-speed winter conditions.

Attention now shifts to Umeå for Rally Sweden, where Solberg is expected to be a formidable presence. Having consistently performed well on the event in previous years, Solberg is viewed by Evans as one of the key drivers to watch as the championship battle continues.