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Evans Wins WRC Title After Solberg Crash
Elfyn Evans claims historic 2026 WRC title after Oliver Solberg crashes in final stage showdown.
In brief
Elfyn Evans claims historic 2026 WRC title after Oliver Solberg crashes in final stage showdown. Elfyn Evans becomes Britain's first world rally champion since 2001 after Oliver Solberg crashes in final stage of Rally Italy Sardinia. Originally reported by Autosport.
Evans Seals 2026 WRC Title
Elfyn Evans wins the 2026 World Rally Championship after Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from the finish in Rally Italy Sardinia's final stage.
Solberg Starts Third, Ends Fifth
Oliver Solberg starts third on the road but ends Saturday in fifth after a slow puncture and strong rally performance.
Title Fight Narrowly Decided
Evans leads Solberg by 21 points entering the season finale but needs five Super Sunday points to secure the championship.
Power Stage Climax
Solberg closes the gap to three points by topping Super Sunday standings, but Evans loses two points after changing a punctured front right tyre.
Solberg Crashes, Evans Wins
Solberg runs off the road two corners from the finish, handing Evans Britain's first world rally championship since Richard Burns in 2001.
Hyundai Team Struggles
Hyundai ends Rally Italy Sardinia with Adrien Fourmaux retiring after two punctures and Thierry Neuville losing the lead to Solberg.
Here's the gist
Elfyn Evans becomes Britain's first world rally champion since 2001 after Oliver Solberg crashes in final stage of Rally Italy Sardinia.
