How Evans defied history to join rallying greats
Elfyn Evans has been the nearly-man of world rally until he finally emulated the feats of Colin McRae and Richard Burns.
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Notable Quotes
"It wouldn't by my proudest way of winning it, but it's job done."
— Elfyn Evans , Athlete
"I've said all week that until we arrived at the beach after that last stage it was never over. How true that turned out to be."
— Scott Martin , Athlete
"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."
— Elfyn Evans , Athlete
Key People
Colin McRae was a Scottish rally driver and the first Briton to win the World Rally Championship.
Elfyn Evans is the championship leader and a driver for Toyota in the World Rally Championship.
Gwyndaf Evans is a former British rally champion and father of Elfyn Evans.
Oliver Solberg is a Swedish rally driver who finished second in Estonia.
Petter Solberg is a Norwegian rally driver and the 2003 World Rally Champion.
Richard Burns was an English rally driver and World Rally Champion.
Scott Martin is a co-driver for Elfyn Evans in the World Rally Championship.
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Elfyn Evans has been the nearly-man of world rally until he finally emulated the feats of Colin McRae and Richard Burns.
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