Elfyn Evans to focus on Rally Italia Sardegna after WRC finale cancellation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:22 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Elfyn Evans, the leader of the World Rally Championship, will approach the upcoming Rally Italia Sardegna from October 1-4 without changing his strategy, despite the cancellation of the final round in Saudi Arabia due to regional unrest. Evans holds a 17-point lead over teammate Sami Pajari and is 21 points ahead of Oliver Solberg. To secure his first world title, Evans needs to finish within 19 points of his rivals, aiming for maximum points in the remaining rally. The event's structure, including bonus points, leaves the title race open until the last stage, prompting Evans to target a strong performance to seal the championship.
- •Evans leads the WRC standings by 17 points.
- •Rally Italia Sardegna will be the final event for the series.
- •Saudi Arabia's round was canceled due to unrest.
- •Evans needs to score 19 points to ensure a title win.
- •Maximum 35 points are available at the rally.
- 12:22 PMYahoo Sports — No change for leader Evans after WRC drops finale
"World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans insists his approach will not change now next month's Rally Italia Sardegna will be the series' final round.
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