Elfyn Evans secures first British WRC championship in 25 years
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 9:34 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Elfyn Evans achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first British driver to win the World Rally Championship in 25 years. His victory took place in Italy, marking a historic moment for Welsh motorsport. Following this achievement, Evans joins the ranks of British champions, reviving national pride in the sport. Details surrounding the championship points and implications for the upcoming season are expected to emerge.
- •Elfyn Evans wins the World Rally Championship in Italy.
- •First British champion since 1998.
- •Victory adds to the legacy of Welsh motorsport.
- •Impacts national interest in rallying ahead of next season.
- 10:23 AMESPN F1 — Elfyn Evans becomes first British WRC champion in 25 years
"After a quarter of a century, Britain finally has a World Rally champion again in Welshman Elfyn Evans following his victory in Italy.
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