Oliver Solberg has shared his reflections on his performance during the Rally Japan, where he suffered a significant crash while competing for victory. The Toyota driver was in a fierce fight with his teammate Elfyn Evans when a surprise on the road led him to collide with a telephone pole, resulting in severe damage to his GR Yaris.
This incident in Japan has been Solberg’s third notable crash on asphalt this season, following his unfortunate experiences in Croatia and the Canary Islands. Some voices have suggested that he was taking too many risks, a claim that the Swede has firmly rejected.
Despite the disappointment of the crash, Solberg managed to re-enter the competition, finishing with the 10 points on Sunday, which allowed him to remain in third place in the championship, but 49 points behind the leader, Evans.
After reflecting on the events, Solberg highlighted the areas he needs to focus on and improve: “I need to work on my understanding of complicated places and how I should adapt my speed based on the notes from the road team,” he commented. Additionally, he noted the need to improve communication with his team to obtain more accurate information.
When asked about patience behind the wheel, Solberg was clear: “At this level, I can’t afford to lose time.” He added that he wants to compete, not just finish in lower positions, which makes trusting the information received crucial.
Looking ahead to the rest of the season, Solberg is preparing for seven consecutive gravel events, starting with the Rally of the Acropolis in Greece later this month.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
