Elfyn Evans wins World Rally Championship after Solberg crashes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Oct, 19:37 · Archive

British driver Elfyn Evans won the World Rally Championship, with rival Oliver Solberg crashing near the finish in Sardinia.

Elfyn Evans has claimed the World Rally Championship title after a dramatic final day in Sardinia. The Welsh driver, who had finished as runner-up five times in the last six years, emerged victorious following a final Powerstage battle with his Toyota teammate Oliver Solberg.

Solberg crashed out two corners from the finish while he was on course to win the championship. Evans's victory ends a quarter-of-a-century wait for Britain, as he becomes the first British driver to win the World Rally Championship since Oliver Solberg's hopes shattered by tumble down bank 2001.

How it is being reported

• Evans ends Britain’s wait for World Rally title after Solberg crashes two corners from gloryThe Guardian · 4 Oct, 19:14
• Britain’s Elfyn Evans ends years of heartache to win first World Rally ChampionshipIndependent Sport · 4 Oct, 17:54

In this story: Elfyn Evans · Oliver Solberg · Toyota · Sardinia · Britain

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