Ott Tänak

Four-time World Rally Champion Juha Kankkunen, head of the Toyota team, anticipates a more competitive second half of the 2026 WRC season, particularly for Hyundai, as the calendar shifts to predominantly gravel events.

Elfyn Evans, the current leader in the FIA World Rally Championship, maintains a cautious outlook on the title race, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of the sport and the strength of his competitors as the season enters its gravel-heavy second half.