# Solberg's WRC Title Near-Miss

> Oliver Solberg's WRC title hopes dashed by crash in final stage.
- Title: Solberg's WRC Title Near-Miss · Autosport | Shortify
- Summary: Oliver Solberg's WRC title hopes dashed by crash in final stage. Oliver Solberg lost the WRC championship to Elfyn Evans after crashing during Rally…
- Keywords: oliver solberg, elfyn evans, wrc, rally sardinia, toyota gazoo racing, wrc championship, sports, cars, Solberg's, Title, Near-Miss, Autosport
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/wrc/news/oliver-solberg-has-no-regrets-after-wrc-title-near-miss-it-hurts-a-lot/10862074
- Author: Tom Howard
- Published: 2026-10-04T18:34:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: oliver solberg, elfyn evans, wrc, rally sardinia, toyota gazoo racing, wrc championship, sports, cars
## Solberg's championship challenge
Oliver Solberg started the weekend 21 points behind championship leader Elfyn Evans.
## Final stage crash
Solberg lost the championship after crashing two corners from the finish line.
## Solberg's crash explanation
Solberg said he didn't expect the car to hook him in a gravel bank on the outside.
## Solberg's emotional response
Solberg said it hurts a lot but he has no regrets after trying his very best.
## Solberg's congratulations
Solberg praised new world champions Evans and co-driver Scott Martin.
## Key takeaway

Oliver Solberg lost the WRC championship to Elfyn Evans after crashing during Rally Sardinia's final stage.