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

