Oliver Solberg will drive a Printsport-run Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 in 2025 as he sets his sights on winning the WRC2 title that he missed out on this year by three points.
Following Sami Pajari’s promotion to the Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team after clinching the WRC2 title this year, Solberg wasted no time in claiming the title-winning seat, also ending speculation that he would join M-Sport Ford next year.
“Printsport is a very professional, successful team,” said Solberg. “I know many of the guys from the past, so it felt right to go with them. And, of course, we know all about the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 – it’s incredible to think this car only came out for the first time 11 months ago.
“I will find out more about how the Yaris feels in stage mode when I drive it for the first time soon, but I think everybody appreciated the development work Toyota Gazoo Racing put in. I know it’s a fast car – I know how hard I was pushing to stay ahead of Jari-Matti [Latvala, TGR team principal] when he was driving one in Finland this year.
“Printsport has a good testing schedule through 2025 and, like always, I’m sure there will be some additional developments coming from Toyota Gazoo Racing. There’s a good plan to be as well prepared as possible.”
