Elfyn Evans drops to fifth at Rally Chile after late stage puncture
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans lost his podium position during the penultimate stage of Rally Chile. The Toyota driver held second place and led the Super Sunday standings by 4.6 seconds before a tire issue occurred on the second pass of the 26.82km Carampangue stage. Evans and co-driver Scott Martin were forced to manage the vehicle following the puncture, causing them to slide from second to fifth in the overall classification. The incident interrupted a strong performance that had placed Evans in contention for a high finish. The result impacts his standing in the championship chase as the event concludes. Toyota management and the crew are evaluating the damage and the final points outcome for the team.
- •Elfyn Evans dropped from second to fifth place at Rally Chile.
- •A puncture occurred during the second pass of the 26.82km Carampangue stage.
- •Evans held a 4.6s lead in the Super Sunday standings before the incident.
- •Scott Martin assisted as co-driver during the stage.
- 3:35 PMAutosport — WRC Chile: Penultimate stage puncture dashes Evans’ Chile podium bid
- 3:33 PMMotorsport.com — WRC Chile: Penultimate stage puncture dashes Elfyn Evans’ Chile podium bid
"A penultimate stage puncture has cost World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans valuable points as the Welshman dropped from second to fifth at Rally Chile. The Toyota driver appeared on course to finish second and was topping the Super Sunday standings by 4.6s when drama struck in the second pass of the brand new 26.82km Carampangue stage. Evans and co-driver Scott Martin were forced to ...Keep reading
"A penultimate stage puncture has cost World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans valuable points as the Welshman dropped from second to fifth at Rally Chile. The Toyota driver appeared on course to finish second and was topping the Super Sunday standings by 4.6s when drama struck in the second pass of the brand new 26.82km Carampangue stage. Evans and co-driver Scott Martin were forced to ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportSep 13, 2026, 3:35 PMWRC Chile: Penultimate stage puncture dashes Evans’ Chile podium bid
A penultimate stage puncture has cost World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans valuable points as the Welshman dropped from second to fifth at Rally Chile. The Toyota driver appeared on course to finish second and was topping the Super Sunday standings by 4.6s when drama struck in the second pass of the brand new 26.82km Carampangue stage. Evans and co-driver Scott Martin were forced to ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 13, 2026, 3:33 PMWRC Chile: Penultimate stage puncture dashes Elfyn Evans’ Chile podium bid
A penultimate stage puncture has cost World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans valuable points as the Welshman dropped from second to fifth at Rally Chile. The Toyota driver appeared on course to finish second and was topping the Super Sunday standings by 4.6s when drama struck in the second pass of the brand new 26.82km Carampangue stage. Evans and co-driver Scott Martin were forced to ...Keep reading
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