Mid Wales driver Evans retakes WRC lead with two events left
Mid Wales rally star Elfyn Evans has regained the lead in the World Rally Championship - as rival Seb Ogier lost ground after crashing in the Central European Rally.
The 36-year-old Welshman finished second behind winner Kalle Rovanpera, while previous series leader Ogier having to make with a maximum 10 Sunday bonus points.
With two events to come in the 14-rally series - and each offering 35 points, it is Toyota's Gazoo Racing occupy the top three WRC postions and have secured their fifth consecutive WRC manufacturers' title.
Evans is leading with 247 points, ahead of Rovanpera and eight-time World Champion Ogier, who are tied on 234.
Dolgellau's Evans recovered from ninth place after a first-stage penalty having hit a haybale in at the CER and collected 25 points from the weekend, compared to Rovanpera's 31.
The Finnish driver said: "Huge congratulations to everyone at the team for another title, clearly the best team dominating, so we are super good as a team.
"I'm hungry for this drivers' title, we increase our chances with this result. It won't be easy but we will try to continue."