Before the championship arrives in Greece for Round 8, two other major events will take place:
FORUM8 Rally Japan (May 28–31) – Shifted to a May slot for 2026 to optimize weather conditions and reduce road-sweeping disadvantages. Event Profile: Acropolis Rally Greece 8 WRC FIA Campeonato Mundial de Rally
Vodafone Rally de Portugal (May 7–10) – High-speed gravel. Before the championship arrives in Greece for Round
Sébastien Ogier (Toyota) secured his first win of the season after teammate Oliver Solberg crashed out while leading on the penultimate stage. As of late April 2026, the championship has
As of late April 2026, the championship has completed five rounds, with the most recent being . The current standings reflect a highly competitive season dominated by Toyota Gazoo Racing: Driver Standings (Top 5): Elfyn Evans (Toyota): 101 pts Takamoto Katsuta (Toyota): 99 pts Sami Pajari (Toyota): 72 pts Oliver Solberg (Toyota): 68 pts Adrien Fourmaux (M-Sport Ford): 59 pts Recent Race Results (Round 5 - Rally Islas Canarias):