EVANS HOPES “UNIQUE” RALLY GB STAYS ON WRC CALENDAR AFTER IT LOSES ITS SPOT
Elfyn Evans wants World
Rally Championship bosses to recognise the unique nature of Wales Rally GB as they continue to finalise the 2021 schedule.
Britain’s World Rally Championship counter faces an uncertain future after it was last month left off the preliminary list of events for next season ratified by the FIA World Motor
Sport Council.
Although only nine rallies of what will be either a 10 or 12-round calendar were voted in, Wales Rally GB faces strong opposition from several betterfunded rivals in its bid for one of the remaining slots.
Evans told Motorsport News why his home rally deserved a reprieve: “GB is one of the unique events and it’s part of creating this diverse championship with all these different rallies. GB always offers something unique. It definitely has a place on the calendar, it’s different to the rest.”
While Evans’ personal disappointment remains that GB was lost from this year’s schedule, the Welshman has huge sympathy for the organising team and volunteers behind the event.
“GB was always a calendar highlight as it is for any driver with a home event,” Evans said. “But it’s also disappointing for the organisers. They obviously put a huge amount behind the event. It was a decision that was made for them so not much could have been done.”