Before the championship arrives in Greece for Round 8, two other major events will take place:
Vodafone Rally de Portugal (May 7–10) – High-speed gravel. 8 WRC FIA Campeonato Mundial de Rally
Toyota achieved a "lockout" of the top four positions, marking their 300th podium in WRC history. The Road to Round 8 (Acropolis Rally Greece) Before the championship arrives in Greece for Round
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): The current standings reflect a highly competitive season
Sébastien Ogier (Toyota) secured his first win of the season after teammate Oliver Solberg crashed out while leading on the penultimate stage.
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