Elfyn Evans wins his first World Rally Championship title after a decisive, dramatic finale in Sardinia. Reports say Evans had been a championship runner-up five times in the last six years, but he finally takes the overall crown with Toyota during the season’s final day.
Several outlets describe the end of the title race as hinging on a late Powerstage duel with teammate Oliver Solberg. Coverage states that Solberg is forced out of contention after crashing out close to the finish while attempting to secure enough points to win the championship himself. Evans is credited with holding on through the final stages to clinch the title.
Across the reports, the core storyline is consistent: Evans ends a long period of near-misses, including what the Guardian frames as a long wait for a British winner, and he secures the championship amid high-pressure competition in the event’s closing moments. The accounts differ mainly in emphasis—some highlight Evans’ years of runner-up finishes, while others focus more on Solberg’s crash as the decisive factor in the final standings.
