Elfyn Evans has claimed his first World Rally Championship title after title rival Oliver Solberg crashed in the final moments of Rally Italia Sardegna, ending Britain's 25-year wait for a WRC champion.
Key facts
- Elfyn Evans is World Rally Champion for the first time.
- He had previously finished runner-up five times.
- Title rival Oliver Solberg crashed in the final moments of Rally Italia Sardegna.
- Evans ends Britain's 25-year wait for a WRC champion.
Elfyn Evans has been crowned World Rally Champion for the first time, according to the BBC, ending a long personal wait for the sport’s top honour.
The decisive moment came at Rally Italia Sardegna, where Evans’s title rival Oliver Solberg crashed in the final moments of the event, the BBC reported.
The triumph is especially significant for Evans, who had finished as runner-up in the championship five times before finally securing the crown.
Beyond his own achievement, the title also carries national importance. The BBC notes that Evans ends Britain’s 25-year wait for a WRC champion.
Full details of the standings and the circumstances of Solberg’s crash were reported by the BBC.
Why it matters
A World Rally Championship title is the pinnacle of the sport, and Evans's win marks the first time in a quarter of a century that Britain has produced a WRC champion. For a driver who had been runner-up five times, it represents a long-awaited breakthrough at the highest level.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the new World Rally Champion?
Elfyn Evans is the new World Rally Champion, winning the title for the first time, according to the BBC.
How did Evans win the title?
The BBC reported that Evans's rival Oliver Solberg crashed in the final moments of Rally Italia Sardegna, securing the championship for Evans.
How long has Britain waited for a WRC champion?
According to the BBC, Evans ends Britain's 25-year wait for a World Rally Championship champion.