Elfyn Evans wins World Rally Championship in Sardinia thriller
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 4 Oct, 20:37 · Archive
Elfyn Evans won the 2026 World Rally Championship after rival Oliver Solberg crashed on the final stage in Sardinia.
Elfyn Evans of Dolgellau has won the 2026 World Rally Championship at Rally Italia Sardegna in Sardinia, becoming Britain's first world champion in the sport for 25 years. The title was decided on the final stage when rival Oliver Solberg, who had taken the rally lead, crashed within sight of the finish.
Evans had taken a six-point lead into the decider before Solberg surged ahead during the rally. The dramatic conclusion came when Solberg's crash on the final stage handed Evans the championship and fulfilled what the outlets describe as a lifelong dream.
How it is being reported
- Elfyn Evans wins World Rally Championship after Solberg crashes on final stageCounty Times · 4 Oct, 20:24
- Elfyn Evans crowned world champion in Sardinia thrillerCambrian News · 4 Oct, 17:25
- Elfyn Evans holds nerve as title race goes to the wireCambrian News · 4 Oct, 09:25
In this story: Elfyn Evans · Oliver Solberg · Sardinia · Dolgellau · World Rally Championship
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