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Solberg Crashes Out of Rally Japan

Oliver Solberg crashed out of Rally Japan while fighting for the lead with teammate and WRC leader Elfyn Evans.

Oliver Solberg crashed out of Rally Japan while fighting for the lead with Toyota team-mate and World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans. The Monte Carlo winner had been setting green split times on rivals including rally leader Evans and third-placed Sebastien Ogier during stage 10 when drama struck.

Solberg lost control of his GR Yaris entering a tight left-hander and clouted a tree, forcing his retirement from the event. The accident ended his strong challenge for the victory in what had been a competitive battle at the front of the field. truewildslot.com