Elfyn Evans says Rally Chile puncture was “harsh” as WRC lead shrinks to 17 points
Elfyn Evans believes he’s still in an “okay” position in the World Rally Championship title race despite a late puncture that robbed him of a valuable Rally Chile podium. The championship leader appeared set to finish second and pick up a significant haul of Super Sunday points to boost a bid for a maiden WRC crown with two rounds remaining. However, Evans suffered a front-left ... Keep reading
Welsh rally driver Elfyn Evans expressed disappointment after a late puncture during the Rally Chile, which cost him a podium finish and reduced his championship lead. Despite suffering the setback, Evans maintained that he was still in a "okay" position in the World Rally Championship title race, with two rounds remaining. The puncture occurred on the penultimate stage, leading to a two-minute delay as Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT mechanics changed the front-left wheel.
The incident diminished Evans' chances of securing a Super Sunday podium, dropping him to fifth place. However, he praised his performance up until that point, stating that they were executing their strategy effectively. The WRC title race now appears to be a three-way battle, with Oliver Solberg of Sweden gaining ground, just 21 points behind Evans.
Team principal Elfyn Evans acknowledged the significance of Toyota's record-equalling 10th manufacturers' title, crediting the team's efforts for delivering the strong cars that contributed to their success.
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