Saudi Arabia World Rally Championship
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Saudi Arabia World Rally Championship event canceled, hurting Oliver Solberg’s title bid

The troubled political situation in the region means that November's World Rally Championship rally in Saudi Arabia has been cancelled. Oliver Solberg is missing out on a chance to score points in his bid to become world champion. "Very sad," the Swede says in a statement.

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Oliver Solberg is in the fight for the world championship title. He is third in the standings, 21 points behind Welshman Elfyn Evans and four points behind Finn Sami Pajari.

The cancelled rally means there will be one fewer race for the 24-year-old to make up points in.

Italy's World Rally Championship rally in Sardinia in early October will be the final round of the year, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) has announced.

"It is the right and safe decision, but it is very sad that we as a sport at the highest level have not managed to find a solution to finish the season," Solberg said in a statement.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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