It was a bitter end for Oliver Solberg in the thrilling final stretch of the World Championship.
Ahead of this weekend's races in Sardinia, Solberg was 21 points behind Briton Elfyn Evans. But thanks to good driving all weekend from the Värmland native and a puncture for Evans on Sunday, the difference was only one point in Evans' favour heading into the final stretch of the season, which became a pure duel between Solberg and Evans.
Oliver Solberg had the grip throughout the entire stretch and was almost two seconds ahead at the final intermediate time. But then came the shock - the 25-year-old drove off the road and Swedish world title dreams were crushed.
We're talking about two corners. That's why I put in a little extra effort at the end and made a small mistake. I did my best, says Oliver Solberg.
Solberg has to be content with winning the semi-final and a silver medal in the championship.
"I feel for Oliver of course. He's had an incredible weekend so it's clear you feel sorry for him when this happens," says Elfyn Evans, who won World Championship gold after five second places in the last six seasons, on TV4.
