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Elfyn Evans

Athlete

Elfyn Evans is the championship leader and a driver for Toyota in the World Rally Championship.

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"I'm a bit disappointed this time, but that's part of the game and we have to move on to the next one."
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"I just have to say a huge thanks to the guys for lunchtime, it was a huge effort after my mistake this morning."
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"And, even more importantly, we're obviously hoping for the best for Seb and Juulien. Obviously they had a big one, so our thoughts are with them and hope that they are recovering well."
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""When I braked on that, it was just like glass and there was no chance of us slowing down at all. It completely caught me by surprise.""
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""Of course, I can't help but feel a little disappointed right now, you always look to the places you could've done better.""
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"A bit out of my control, I feel, with the road cleaning so much."
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"It wouldn't by my proudest way of winning it, but it's job done."
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"I feel for [Solberg] after he came so close and lost at the last moment. I've been in a similar situation and it will be tough for him for a few days, but he's shown he's one to watch for the future."
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