Rally champion Evans gets hero’s welcome in home county
Elfyn Evans was welcomed by hundreds of supporters in Gwynedd after becoming the first Welsh driver to win the World Rally Championship. The homecoming celebrated his achievement and the years of effort behind it, while Evans said he hoped the title would raise awareness of rallying.
Evans drove from Dinas Mawddwy to an event in Dolgellau, signed autographs and gave First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth a ride in his rally car. He had finished runner-up five times before winning the title; in the season-ending rally, rival and team-mate Oliver Solberg went off the track two corners from the finish. Evans said his daily life and determination to keep competing would not change.
- Elfyn Evans became the first Welsh world rally champion.
- Hundreds welcomed him home in Gwynedd.
- He hopes the win will raise awareness of rallying.
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The World Rally Championship is an international series in which drivers race specially prepared cars on roads and tracks, often across varied surfaces and conditions. The title is decided over a season of rallies, so consistency across events matters as well as speed in any one race.
Elfyn Evans is a Welsh rally driver from the county of Gwynedd. He had finished second in the championship five times before winning, and his achievement is notable as the first world title by a Welsh driver.
Rallying has a following in Wales, and Evans has said he hopes his success will bring more attention to the sport. His win also highlights the years of competition and preparation involved in reaching the top level.