Oliver Solberg fit for Rally Paraguay after “miracle” Finland finish
Oliver Solberg says he is ready for Rally Paraguay after recovering from a back injury sustained in Rally Finland, admitting it was a “miracle” that he was able to finish the event. The Toyota driver badly bruised his back after a heavy landing from a jump on the final day in Finland and was forced to finish the rally in pain. Solberg revealed that he had to be carried out of his car after ...…
Oliver Solberg, the Toyota driver, is confident he will be fit to compete in Rally Paraguay after recovering from a serious back injury he sustained during the Rally Finland. The Swedish racer sustained a significant bruise to his back after a heavy landing from a jump during the final day of the rally in Finland, forcing him to finish the event in pain.
Solberg had to be carried out of his car by his team after finishing second, and he has been undergoing physiotherapy since the rally to prepare for the upcoming Paraguay event. Solberg expects to finish the rally without any back issues, but he is wearing extra strapping for safety. Despite the difficulty of the rally, Solberg remains optimistic about his chances, noting that he won the WRC2 title in Paraguay last year, which he credits for giving him a boost in the championship standings.
The rally is expected to be particularly challenging this year due to a mixture of dry conditions and heavy rain, which is likely to create treacherous gravel roads. Solberg acknowledges that punctures could be a major issue, and he will need a bit of luck to overcome the difficult conditions.
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