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Elfyn Evans Becomes Britain's First World Rally Champion in 25 Years
Key Takeaways
- Elfyn Evans is the first British WRC champion in 25 years.
- The title was decided in the final moments of the season finale in Sardinia.
- Rival Oliver Solberg crashed on the final stage, handing the title to Evans.
- Evans had previously finished as the championship runner-up five times.
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Elfyn Evans has secured his first World Rally Championship title, ending a 25-year wait for a British winner. The victory came in dramatic fashion during the final stage in Sardinia, where his rival Oliver Solberg crashed just moments before the finish line.
Evans, who had finished as the championship runner-up five times previously, finally broke his streak of near-misses. This historic win places him alongside legendary British rally drivers Colin McRae and Richard Burns.
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