Toyota GAZOO Racing secured a 1-2-3-4 finish at Rally Islas Canarias on April 29, 2026, with Sébastien Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais claiming victory in the No. 1 Toyota GR YARIS Rally1. The team’s sweep marked its third full podium lockout in five rounds of the 2026 season.

Ogier and Landais led from early stages and maintained their position throughout the rally held on the mountainous asphalt roads of Gran Canaria. Despite narrow margins between competitors, they secured victory by 19.9 seconds. Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin finished second in the No. 33 vehicle, while Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen secured third place in the No. 5 car. Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston completed the sweep in fourth position, 10.4 seconds behind Pajari.

The Toyota GR YARIS Rally1 won all 17 stages of the rally, delivering a dominant performance across the technical asphalt terrain. The result takes Toyota past the 300-podium mark in World Rally Championship history, with 302 podium finishes now recorded across the team’s WRC participation.

Championship Standings After Rally Islas Canarias

Toyota scored 59 of 60 available manufacturers’ points following the rally, extending its championship lead to 98 points. Evans moved to the top of the drivers’ standings with strong performances in the Power Stage and Super Sunday classification. Katsuta and Pajari maintain competitive positions in the title fight despite entering the rally as the leader in the drivers’ championship.

Akio Toyoda, GR-WRT Chairman, said: “Seb, Vincent, congratulations on your first victory of the 2026 season. I would like to thank everyone on the team for delivering a 1-2-3-4 finish. The close battle for victory between the very experienced Seb and the young Oliver was truly exciting.” Toyoda added that the team’s success reflects “the overall strength of the entire team,” noting that knowledge sharing among drivers strengthens both the team and the sport.

Technical Performance and Rally Conditions

Rally Islas Canarias featured fast and technical stages with changing grip levels influenced by coastal weather conditions. The mountainous roads of Gran Canaria presented consistent challenges throughout the event. Despite these demanding conditions, the Toyota GR YARIS Rally1 maintained a substantial advantage over competing vehicles, keeping the fight for victory and podium positions tight among team drivers.

Evans and Martin competed closely at the front for much of the rally, remaining near the leading pace while securing additional points through strong performances in the rally-ending stages. Pajari and Salminen achieved their fourth consecutive podium finish, continuing a consistent run of form. Katsuta and Johnston built their pace gradually across the event after entering as championship leaders.

Toyota GAZOO Racing’s Competitive Record

Toyota’s motorsports history spans over 60 years, with the company competing across diverse racing disciplines worldwide. The team operates under the concept that “the roads build the people, and the people build the cars,” using knowledge gained from extreme competitive conditions to improve production vehicles. From 2026, the team operates as GAZOO Racing, competing in top-level motorsport categories including the FIA World Rally Championship.

The next round of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship is Rally de Portugal, scheduled for May 7-10 near Porto in northern Portugal. The gravel-based stages feature classic sandy and rocky roads that emphasize car durability, tire management, and consistent performance across demanding terrain.

Race Results Summary

  • No. 1 Toyota GR YARIS Rally1 (Sébastien Ogier and Vincent Landais): 1st place, 2 hours 43 minutes 18.9 seconds
  • No. 33 Toyota GR YARIS Rally1 (Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin): 2nd place, +19.9 seconds
  • No. 5 Toyota GR YARIS Rally1 (Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen): 3rd place, +1 minute 40.8 seconds
  • No. 18 Toyota GR YARIS Rally1 (Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston): 4th place, +1 minute 51.2 seconds