The 2024 World Rally Championship season continues this weekend with round eight Tet Rally Latvia. Here are some predictions for the WRC2 class.
Solberg Wins
Oliver Solberg only has one win this season. That coming at his home event of Rally Sweden. However, the championship hopeful has plenty of experience at Rally Latvia. Which should give him a slight edge over his competition. Especially those who don’t have the experience at the event. Solberg will have to attempt to beat Sami Pajari, who has won the last two events in class. Pajari will be ahead of Solberg on the road to start the event. This means Pajari will get a road that is slightly fresher than Solberg for all of the first full day of action.
Pajari, Greensmith Round Out Podium
Speaking of Pajari, I have him taking one of the other two podium spots this weekend. As previously mentioned Pajari has been quick on gravel this season. Winning the last two events in the WRC2 class. Gus Greensmith on the other hand is also a fast driver when it comes down to it. Plus Rally Latvia doesn’t have a laundry list of potential contenders for the podium this weekend. The only other guys I could see coming close are Mikko Heikklä, Josh McErlean and Teemu Suninen. As both Suninen and Heikklä are also properly fast drivers when it comes down to it. Plus Heikklä has experience at the event. Suninen on the other hand is driving a not-so-good Hyundai Rally2 car.
McErlean Has Another Strong Event
Josh McErlean has been kinda looked over so far this season. As the Irishman has put up pretty good results behind the wheel of his Škoda Fabia. Finishing second in Portugal and battling near the top five in Poland. I wouldn’t be surprised if McErlean somehow manages to sneak into the top five this weekend. Again it’s a rather disappointing entry list of cars. However, that still wouldn’t take away from the result. As at the end of the day, every point matters. Plus all experience matters.