Evans ends Britain’s wait for world rally title after Solberg crashes two corners from glory
Elfyn Evans has secured the World Rally Championship title after a dramatic final stage in Sardinia where rival Oliver Solberg crashed. This victory marks the first British world rally title since 2001.
Why it matters
This win represents a significant milestone in British motorsport history, ending a 25-year drought in the sport.
Elfyn Evans speeds towards a dramatic first World Rally Championship title on Sunday – he had been runner-up five times in the last six years. Photograph: Nikos Katikis/DPPI/Shutterstock Elfyn Evans speeds towards a dramatic first World Rally Championship title on Sunday – he had been runner-up five times in the last six years. Photograph: Nikos Katikis/DPPI/Shutterstock Rallying Evans ends Britain’s wait for world rally title after Solberg crashes two corners from glory Elfyn Evans becomes first British winner since 2001
Oliver Solberg’s hopes shattered by tumble down bank
Prefer the Guardian on Google Elfyn Evans ended years of heartache, and a quarter-of-a-century wait for Britain, by winning the World Rally Championship title with Toyota after a dramatic season finale in Sardinia on Sunday.
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