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Evans extends WRC lead despite sixth in Estonia

Evans extends WRC lead despite sixth in Estonia
BBC Wales Sunday 19 July 2026, 13:08 UTC 1 min read
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Welshman Elfyn Evans extends his lead in his bid for a first World Rally Championship title despite finishing sixth at Delfi Rally Estonia.

Welshman Elfyn Evans extends his lead in his bid for a first World Rally Championship title despite finishing sixth at Delfi Rally Estonia.
Evans (PERSON) WRC (ORG) Estonia (LOCATION) Welshman Elfyn Evans (PERSON) World Rally Championship (EVENT) Delfi Rally (LOCATION)
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