WRC Rally Estonia 2026
Estonia
16 – 19 July 2026
16
Jul
19
Jul
Based in Tartu, the event serves up a mix of wide, high-speed forest roads and narrower technical sections across southern Estonia’s rolling landscape. Precision and bravery go hand-in-hand here, with flat-out crests and high-speed compression zones keeping drivers on edge from start to finish.
The rally joined the WRC in 2020 and quickly gained a reputation as a fan favourite, thanks to its slick organisation, massive crowds and full-send stage designs. Expect fast splits, small gaps – and no room to back off.
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Key Facts
DATE
16 - 19 JULY 2026
Servicepark
Tartu, Estonia
Stages
TBC
Surface
Gravel
Itinerary
TBC
Maps
TBC
Spectator Information
Website
Hashtag
#RallyEstonia
Watch the rally
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About the Rally
Based in Tartu, the event serves up a mix of wide, high-speed forest roads and narrower technical sections across southern Estonia’s rolling landscape. Precision and bravery go hand-in-hand here, with flat-out crests and high-speed compression zones keeping drivers on edge from start to finish.
The rally joined the WRC in 2020 and quickly gained a reputation as a fan favourite thanks to its slick organisation, massive crowds and rapid roads. Expect huge speeds, small gaps – and no room to back off.
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The Challenge
Estonia might be fast, but it’s far from easy. Speeds are sky-high, but surface changes and constant jumps mean there’s no time to relax. Accurate pace notes are everything, and the faster you go, the more punishing even the smallest misjudgement becomes.
Stages are typically smooth on the first pass but can become rutted and tricky on the second. And while the weather is usually dry and warm, sudden downpours can turn the high-speed challenge into a slippery game of survival.
Drivers need commitment, rhythm, and trust – both in the car and their co-driver. Lose momentum here, and you're gone.
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Did you know?
- Rally Estonia became an official WRC round in 2020, originally stepping in as a COVID-era addition.
- Kalle Rovanperä scored his maiden WRC win here in 2021.
- Estonia regularly sees some of the fastest average stage speeds in the WRC, with cars regularly exceeding 120kph.
- Thousands of passionate fans line the roads each year, making it one of the most atmospheric events of the season.
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Follow the Rally
Every stage is live and on demand at Rally.TV – including all onboard cameras and expert analysis.
Spectator information can be found on the Rally Estonia website.
