Rally Finland turns 75, and for the anniversary the organizers have torn up the rulebook.Based in Jyväskylä, the 2026 Secto Rally Finland runs from July 30 to August 2 as Round 10 of the FIA World Rally Championship. It’s a compact, all-gravel fight over 20 stages and 316.04km of competition.
A Brand-New Finland
This is not the Finland you remember.
66% of the route is different from 2025. Nearly two-thirds of the stages are either brand-new or run in reverse, with Friday taking the biggest hit.
Headline changes:
Sydänmaa and Hoho debut as key Friday tests
The legendary Ouninpohja has been dropped The rally ends with a brand-new 30km Himos-Jämsä finale.
It starts fast on Vaheri, narrows onto private farm roads, then finishes on the Himos ski slopes in front of the fans.61 crews have registered so far. Defending winner Kalle Rovanperä won’t be on the start line — he’s moved to Super Formula this year.Back-to
Back and Brutal
Finland comes just one week after Rally Estonia. It’s a back-to-back flyaway for teams, and brutal on mechanics. On these roads, commitment is everything. One lift costs seconds you’ll never get back.
Why It Matters
We’re past mid-season in Finland. This is Toyota’s home turf Rovanperä, Evans and Katsuta all grew up on these jumps. But Tänak and Neuville are always mega here too.With the championship likely to be tight, Finland swings big points. On roads this fast, gaps open up quickly… and they rarely close.Let the 75th anniversary begin.
