Solberg Crashes Out of Rally Japan Lead Battle

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 Evans and third-placed Sebastien Ogier, before losing control.

The incident occurred as Solberg lost the rear of his GR Yaris entering a tight left-hander and clouted a tree, ending his rally hopes while competing at the front. rocore.sbs