Canary Islands Rally – SS16: Ogier loses big time, Solberg closes to within two seconds!

Despite constant attack, Sébastien Ogier He could only manage third place at the finish. The Gap native lost ground on most of the intermediate sections, ultimately conceding valuable seconds to Oliver Solberg, who leads the Super Sunday with two consecutive fastest stage times.

The Swede thus pulled off the superb performance of the morning. In the overall standings, Ogier's lead melted away like snow in the sun and now hangs by a mere 2,2 seconds before the final sprint. On a drier but notoriously aggressive tarmac, Dani Sordo suffered a puncture whileAdrien fourmaux finishes the special as the first representative of the HyundaiTire management will be a determining factor during the second pass through Santa Lucia during the Power Stage.

In the WRC2 category, the hierarchy continues to take shape in favor of the French drivers. Léo Rossel confirms his excellent form and manages to hold off Alejandro Cachón for second place in the provisional standings. The pressure from the Spaniard is constant, but the younger Rossel brother remains unfazed. Meanwhile, Éric Camilli consolidates his fourth place in the overall WRC2 standings, protecting his position against the attacks of Roberto Daprà.

WRC 2026 – Canary Islands Rally
The provisional classification of SS16

WRC 2026 – Canary Islands Rally
The provisional overall standings after SS16

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