Motorsport: Final Irish chance to showcase talents ahead of new regulations

The World Rally Championship concludes this weekend with Rally Italia Sardegna that brings the curtain down on the five-year tenure of the Rally1 era. The early season finish follows a decision by the WRC promoter and the FIA to cancel Rally Saudi Arabia due to ongoing regional uncertainty and logistical challenges.

Ahead of changes to technical regulations from 2027, the final Rally1 outing has extra significance. Will it provide Welsh ace Elfyn Evans (Toyota GR Yaris Rally1) with his long awaited maiden WRC title?