# WRC Sardinia: Evans Puncture Sets Title Decider

> Evans' puncture in final WRC stage creates one-point title showdown with Solberg.
- Title: WRC Sardinia: Evans Puncture Sets Title Decider · Autosport
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: wrc, elfyn evans, oliver solberg, rally italy, power stage, title decider, toyota gazoo racing, sports, cars, Sardinia, Evans, Puncture
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/wrc/news/elfyn-evans-suffers-puncture-ahead-of-power-stage-wrc-title-decider/10861890
- Author: Tom Howard
- Published: 2026-10-04T11:12:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: wrc, elfyn evans, oliver solberg, rally italy, power stage, title decider, toyota gazoo racing, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Evans' puncture in Rally Italy Sardinia power stage reduces title gap to one point with Solberg ahead of final stage.