Oliver Solberg

Oliver Solberg, born on September twenty-third, two thousand one, is a talented rally driver representing Sweden in the World Rally Championship (WRC) for Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT. He is the son of the renowned 2003 World Rally champion Petter Solberg and WRC Commission president Pernilla Solberg, which has undoubtedly influenced his remarkable career in motorsport.

After an impressive start in crosskarting, where he secured multiple championships, Solberg made his mark in rallying by becoming the RallyX Nordic Champion in two thousand eighteen and the FIA ERC1 Junior Champion in two thousand twenty. His WRC debut came in two thousand nineteen at the Wales Rally GB, showcasing his potential on the global stage.

In two thousand twenty-two, Solberg took a significant step by joining Hyundai Motorsport as a part-time driver, piloting the new Rally1 car. His journey continued to flourish as he returned to WRC2 competition in two thousand twenty-three, where he achieved his first points-scoring event victory at the Rally Sweden.

His career reached new heights when he became the WRC2 champion in two thousand twenty-five alongside co-driver Elliott Edmondson. That same year, he celebrated his maiden overall WRC victory during a one-off appearance at the Rally Estonia, marking a pivotal moment in his burgeoning career.

Looking ahead, Solberg is set to return to the top level of WRC as a full-time driver in two thousand twenty-six, promising to continue his family's legacy in the world of rally racing.