Overview
Event Name: 2026 Rally Japan
Date: May 28–31 2026
Location: Aichi and Gifu prefectures, Japan
Championship: FIA World Rally Championship, round 7 of 13
Surface: Technical asphalt
History
Event
2020s
2026 Rally Japan (Japan)
Route
Road profile: Persistent moisture and leaf litter can reduce grip.
Typical demands: Rain, tyre selection and confined roads.
Narrow mountain tarmac, shaded corners and wooded passes.
🏆 Results
Overall Winner
Elfyn Evans & Scott Martin · Toyota GR Yaris Rally1
2nd Place
Sébastien Ogier & Vincent Landais · Toyota GR Yaris Rally1
3rd Place
Sami Pajari & Marko Salminen · Toyota GR Yaris Rally1
Evans took Toyota to victory on home terrain for the manufacturer.
Car Highlights
- Toyota GR Yaris Rally1: 1.6-litre turbo Rally1 car competing without hybrid boost.
- Competitive focus: Technical asphalt setup, tyre allocation and reliability played a central role in this event.
Navigation & Challenges
- Stage conditions: Rain, tyre selection and confined roads.
- Co-driver role: Precise pace notes and timely road-condition updates were vital to the crew's speed and safety.
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