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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alan Baldwin

Britain’s Elfyn Evans ends years of heartache to win first World Rally Championship

Elfyn Evans became Britain's first winner in 25 years - (Getty)

Elfyn Evans ended years of heartache, and a quarter-of-a-century wait for Britain, by finally winning the World Rally Championship (WRC) title with Toyota after a dramatic season finale in Sardinia on Sunday.

The Welshman had been championship runner-up five times in the last six years but emerged triumphant after a final Powerstage duel with teammate Oliver Solberg ended with the charging Swede crashing out two corners from the finish while on course to take the crown.

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