GAZOO Racing Secures Record-Equaling Sixth Consecutive WRC Manufacturers’ Title at Rally Chile
Amman, September 2026: GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (GR-WRT) secured
its sixth consecutive FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) manufacturers’ title
at Rally Chile, where Oliver Solberg and co-driver Elliott Edmondson claimed
victory in the No. 99 Toyota GR YARIS Rally1. Teammates Sébastien Ogier and
Vincent Landais finished second in the No. 1 Toyota GR YARIS Rally1 to complete
a 1-2 finish for the team.اضافة اعلان
The team’s latest title success equals two long-standing WRC records, matching the six consecutive championships achieved by Italian automaker Lancia between 1987 and 1992 and bringing Toyota level with the marque on 10 manufacturers’ titles in total.
Akio Toyoda, GR-WRT Chairman, commented, “Oliver, Elliott, congratulations on your victory! I am genuinely delighted that they were finally able to secure their second win of the year here in Chile. And thanks to that victory, the manufacturers’ championship has now been secured for GAZOO Racing World Rally Team! I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to our fans who continue to support us, and to all of our partners who fight alongside us throughout the season. Thank you very much.”
Toyoda added, “However, there is still plenty to look forward to this season. The battle for the drivers’ championship remains incredibly intense, and all five drivers in our team still have a chance of becoming champion. We are a team that believes in letting our drivers compete on equal terms and decide the outcome on the stages. For the final two rounds, good luck to Elfyn, Sami, Oliver, Seb and Takamoto. Give it everything you've got!”
Held on the gravel roads of Chile’s Bio Bío region, Rally Chile began in wet and muddy conditions, where Solberg and Edmondson excelled to establish an early lead. As the stages became drier and more abrasive, the pair gradually extended their advantage before securing victory by 16.6 seconds with the fastest time in the rally-ending Power Stage.
The victory is Solberg and Edmondson’s second of the 2026 season, following their season-opening triumph at Rallye Monte-Carlo. It also marks the 11th win for the Toyota GR YARIS Rally1 from the opening 12 rallies of the season and the team’s eighth 1-2 finish.
Ogier and Landais were sixth overall after the opening stage before fighting back to finish second. The pair also topped the Super Sunday classification, while Ogier equaled Sébastien Loeb’s record of 120 WRC podium finishes.
The victory sees Solberg maintain third place in the drivers’ championship, as GAZOO Racing crews continue to occupy the top four positions in the standings. With two rounds remaining, Toyota has secured its sixth consecutive manufacturers’ championship.
Toyota’s motorsports history dates back over 60 years. Reflecting the concept that ‘the roads build the people, and the people build the cars’, Toyota has competed in a wide range of motorsport disciplines worldwide. Its major successes, achieved under the most extreme conditions, together with the hard-won knowledge and technical insights they have yielded, continue to serve as the foundation for building ‘ever-better’ cars.
From 2026, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has reverted to the name GAZOO Racing. The team competes in top-level motorsport categories such as the FIA World Rally Championship, as well as in customer motorsport activities using production vehicles.
Round thirteen of the 2026 FIA WRC is Rally Italia Sardegna (1-4 October), which moves to an autumn date for the first time since 2020. The demanding island event features fast but narrow gravel stages and rocky, abrasive surfaces.
Those interested can follow the official Facebook, Instagram and YouTube pages for the latest updates and results from local, regional and international races. Motorsport enthusiasts are also invited to discover the GAZOO Racing lineup at Markazia Toyota’s showroom on Mecca Street.
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About Markazia Group
Markazia Group is the exclusive distributor in Jordan for Toyota and Lexus vehicles; Hino trucks; Yamaha motorcycles and scooters; Budget Car Rental; Autel electric vehicle chargers; King Long buses; Petronas lubricants; and Henkel, DENSO and BG products. Since 1999, the company has established itself as a leader in automobile sales, after-sales services and genuine spare parts. Guided by a community-focused strategy and a strong corporate social responsibility program, Markazia Group is committed to being more than a distributor - it is a company dedicated to driving positive change within society.
Markazia has proven its unwavering commitment to uphold the Toyota key principles of value for money, safety, quality, innovation and environmental responsibility through its impeccable services and corporate values. Toyota’s diverse product line guarantees that the needs of each and every client, no matter how different, are met through a vehicle that seamlessly complements their lifestyle and acts as an extension of their personality.
For questions or inquiries, contact Markazia Toyota at 06-5508080.
This press release has been distributed by Bidaya Marketing Communications on behalf of Markazia Group.
For more information or assistance, please contact us at:
Tel: +962 6 585 4002/6
Fax: +962 6 585 3001
P.O. Box: 930391, Amman 11193, Jordan
The team’s latest title success equals two long-standing WRC records, matching the six consecutive championships achieved by Italian automaker Lancia between 1987 and 1992 and bringing Toyota level with the marque on 10 manufacturers’ titles in total.
Akio Toyoda, GR-WRT Chairman, commented, “Oliver, Elliott, congratulations on your victory! I am genuinely delighted that they were finally able to secure their second win of the year here in Chile. And thanks to that victory, the manufacturers’ championship has now been secured for GAZOO Racing World Rally Team! I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to our fans who continue to support us, and to all of our partners who fight alongside us throughout the season. Thank you very much.”
Toyoda added, “However, there is still plenty to look forward to this season. The battle for the drivers’ championship remains incredibly intense, and all five drivers in our team still have a chance of becoming champion. We are a team that believes in letting our drivers compete on equal terms and decide the outcome on the stages. For the final two rounds, good luck to Elfyn, Sami, Oliver, Seb and Takamoto. Give it everything you've got!”
Held on the gravel roads of Chile’s Bio Bío region, Rally Chile began in wet and muddy conditions, where Solberg and Edmondson excelled to establish an early lead. As the stages became drier and more abrasive, the pair gradually extended their advantage before securing victory by 16.6 seconds with the fastest time in the rally-ending Power Stage.
The victory is Solberg and Edmondson’s second of the 2026 season, following their season-opening triumph at Rallye Monte-Carlo. It also marks the 11th win for the Toyota GR YARIS Rally1 from the opening 12 rallies of the season and the team’s eighth 1-2 finish.
Ogier and Landais were sixth overall after the opening stage before fighting back to finish second. The pair also topped the Super Sunday classification, while Ogier equaled Sébastien Loeb’s record of 120 WRC podium finishes.
The victory sees Solberg maintain third place in the drivers’ championship, as GAZOO Racing crews continue to occupy the top four positions in the standings. With two rounds remaining, Toyota has secured its sixth consecutive manufacturers’ championship.
Toyota’s motorsports history dates back over 60 years. Reflecting the concept that ‘the roads build the people, and the people build the cars’, Toyota has competed in a wide range of motorsport disciplines worldwide. Its major successes, achieved under the most extreme conditions, together with the hard-won knowledge and technical insights they have yielded, continue to serve as the foundation for building ‘ever-better’ cars.
From 2026, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has reverted to the name GAZOO Racing. The team competes in top-level motorsport categories such as the FIA World Rally Championship, as well as in customer motorsport activities using production vehicles.
Round thirteen of the 2026 FIA WRC is Rally Italia Sardegna (1-4 October), which moves to an autumn date for the first time since 2020. The demanding island event features fast but narrow gravel stages and rocky, abrasive surfaces.
Those interested can follow the official Facebook, Instagram and YouTube pages for the latest updates and results from local, regional and international races. Motorsport enthusiasts are also invited to discover the GAZOO Racing lineup at Markazia Toyota’s showroom on Mecca Street.
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About Markazia Group
Markazia Group is the exclusive distributor in Jordan for Toyota and Lexus vehicles; Hino trucks; Yamaha motorcycles and scooters; Budget Car Rental; Autel electric vehicle chargers; King Long buses; Petronas lubricants; and Henkel, DENSO and BG products. Since 1999, the company has established itself as a leader in automobile sales, after-sales services and genuine spare parts. Guided by a community-focused strategy and a strong corporate social responsibility program, Markazia Group is committed to being more than a distributor - it is a company dedicated to driving positive change within society.
Markazia has proven its unwavering commitment to uphold the Toyota key principles of value for money, safety, quality, innovation and environmental responsibility through its impeccable services and corporate values. Toyota’s diverse product line guarantees that the needs of each and every client, no matter how different, are met through a vehicle that seamlessly complements their lifestyle and acts as an extension of their personality.
For questions or inquiries, contact Markazia Toyota at 06-5508080.
This press release has been distributed by Bidaya Marketing Communications on behalf of Markazia Group.
For more information or assistance, please contact us at:
Tel: +962 6 585 4002/6
Fax: +962 6 585 3001
P.O. Box: 930391, Amman 11193, Jordan
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