The new Hyundai WRC recruit enjoyed a confidence-boosting run-out at the championship’s last round in Sweden, posting a series of strong times that placed the Swede 1.6s from the lead after four stages.
Solberg drifted away from the lead battle as the rally progressed, ultimately finishing sixth after a throttle issue resulted in a late stage check in on Saturday evening, incurring a 2m40s penalty.
However, the display helped rebuild his confidence levels after an inconsistent 2021 and a difficult start to the life as a factory WRC driver at Monte Carlo, that ended in retirement after falling ill from inhaling exhaust fumes that had entered his i20 N’s cockpit.
While keen to point out that he still has plenty to learn to match his more experienced rivals at every event, the 20-year-old, son of 2003 WRC champion Petter Solberg, has been encouraged by his speed.
“I always believed and hoped and dreamed of being the best and trying to fight at the top,” Solberg told Motorsport.com.
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