Elfyn Evans extends WRC lead despite sixth-place finish in Estonia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 1:08 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Elfyn Evans finished sixth at the Delfi Rally Estonia but still increased his lead in the World Rally Championship standings. Despite completing the rally over two minutes behind Sami Pajari, who secured his first-ever win, Evans gained eight points to boost his title hopes. Takamoto Katsuta remained in second place overall, finishing 21st in Estonia. The competition is expected to intensify as teams prepare for the next five rallies, with the series moving to Finland from July 30 to August 2.
- •Elfyn Evans finished sixth at Delfi Rally Estonia.
- •Sami Pajari won the rally, achieving his maiden victory.
- •Takamoto Katsuta retains second place despite a 21st finish.
- •WRC standings: Evans leads with 177 points, Katsuta has 152.
- •Next rally in Finland scheduled for July 30 to August 2.
- 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — Evans extends WRC lead despite sixth in Estonia
- 1:08 PMBBC Sport — Evans sixth in Estonia but extends WRC lead
"Welshman Elfyn Evans extends his lead in his bid for a first World Rally Championship title despite finishing sixth at Delfi Rally Estonia.
"Welshman Elfyn Evans extends his lead in his bid for a first World Rally Championship title despite finishing sixth at Delfi Rally Estonia.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 1:08 PMEvans extends WRC lead despite sixth in Estonia
Welshman Elfyn Evans extends his lead in his bid for a first World Rally Championship title despite finishing sixth at Delfi Rally Estonia.
- BBC SportJul 19, 2026, 1:08 PMEvans sixth in Estonia but extends WRC lead
Welshman Elfyn Evans extends his lead in his bid for a first World Rally Championship title despite finishing sixth at Delfi Rally Estonia.
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