# Evans Wins WRC Title After Sardinia Drama

> Elfyn Evans claims WRC crown in dramatic Sardinia showdown after Solberg's last-second error.
- Title: Evans Wins WRC Title After Sardinia Drama · Autosport
- Summary: Elfyn Evans claims WRC crown in dramatic Sardinia showdown after Solberg's last-second error. Elfyn Evans becomes Britain's first WRC champion in 25 years…
- Keywords: elfyn evans, wrc, sardinia rally, oliver solberg, toyota gazoo racing, power stage, rally italy, world rally championship, scott martin, sebastien ogier, thierry neuville, sports
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/wrc/news/new-wrc-champion-elfyn-evans-relieved-after-surreal-sardinia-title-showdown/10862085
- Author: Tom Howard
- Published: 2026-10-04T19:58:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elfyn evans, wrc, sardinia rally, oliver solberg, toyota gazoo racing, power stage, rally italy, world rally championship, scott martin, sebastien ogier, thierry neuville, sports
## Evans claims WRC title
Elfyn Evans becomes Britain's first World Rally Champion in 25 years after winning the WRC crown at Rally Sardinia.
## Sardinia title showdown
Evans secured the title after Oliver Solberg went off road two corners from finish during the Power Stage.
## Evans' emotional reaction
Evans described the victory as 'surreal' and said he felt relief, happiness, and joy after years of hard work.

> It is a bit of relief, bit of happiness, bit of joy
## Puncture drama
A penultimate stage puncture in Chile and Sardinia cost Evans crucial points but he still won the championship.
## Navigator Scott Martin
Scott Martin, England's first WRC co-drivers' champion, called Evans' victory a long time coming and said he was in a bit of daze.
## Sébastien Ogier's praise
Nine-time world champion Sébastien Ogier said Evans deserved the title after many years of hard work and tough competition.
## Thierry Neuville's support
2024 world champion Thierry Neuville praised Evans' resilience and said he deserved the championship despite dramatic losses.
## Key takeaway

Elfyn Evans becomes Britain's first WRC champion in 25 years after Oliver Solberg went off road two corners from finish at Rally Sardinia.