From Autosport · Tom Howard · · 1m
WRC Sardinia: Evans Puncture Sets Title Decider
Evans' puncture in final WRC stage creates one-point title showdown with Solberg.
In brief
Evans' puncture in final WRC stage creates one-point title showdown with Solberg. Evans' puncture in Rally Italy Sardinia power stage reduces title gap to one point with Solberg ahead of final stage. Originally reported by Autosport.
Title battle shifts
Championship leader Elfyn Evans suffered a puncture during stage 16 of Rally Italy Sardinia.
Evans' puncture impact
The puncture wiped out Evans' Super Sunday points, reducing title gap to one point ahead of final stage.
Solberg's position
Rally leader Oliver Solberg tops Super Sunday standings with a 8.7-second lead over Evans.
Power stage stakes
Evans needs to beat Solberg on the 7.1km Sassari - Argentiera stage to win 2026 WRC title.
Solberg's quote
Solberg said: 'Wow so easy' when told he only needs to beat Evans to win title.
“Wow so easy”
Title decider outcome
Evans wins title if he beats Solberg on final power stage; Solberg wins if quicker.
The bottom line
Evans' puncture in Rally Italy Sardinia power stage reduces title gap to one point with Solberg ahead of final stage.
