Britain’s Elfyn Evans wins first World Rally Championship ending years of heartache
Summary
Elfyn Evans, a Welsh driver, has won the World Rally Championship for the first time, ending a long period of near misses. He secured the title after a dramatic final day in which his competitor, Oliver Solberg, crashed two corners from the finish. Evans had previously been runner-up five times in the last six years. This victory marks the first British win in the championship since Richard Burns in 2001. The win comes after years of competition and close calls for Evans.
Latest: Elfyn Evans won the World Rally Championship after Oliver Solberg crashed late in the final stage, securing his first title and ending Britain’s long wait for a victory in the competition.
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How it unfolded
Sunday 4 October
Elfyn Evans won the World Rally Championship after Oliver Solberg crashed late in the final stage, securing his first title and ending Britain’s long wait for a victory in the competition.