Elfyn Evans and Daniel Barritt were in the fight for a second successive victory on home soil, but hopes of another Welsh win were dashed when their Ford Fiesta WRC developed a misfire on Friday afternoon.
Forced to retire on the liaison to the second loop of stages, Evans was denied an opportunity to challenge for the top step of the podium – and Welsh hearts were broken.
SS10: 9th (+8.2s)
SS11: 9th (14.8s)
SS12: 9th (+5.9s)
SS13: 10th (+4.6s)
SS14: 9th (+2.2s)
SS15: 5th (+3.7s)
SS16: 8th (+7.5s)
SS17: 9th (+6.9s)
SS18: 9th (+9.4s)
Elfyn said:
It’s been a really disappointing rally for us as we knew we had the speed and performance to challenge for the victory this weekend. It’s one of those things and after retiring with the misfire on Friday we just had to focus on getting through without any issues.
At some points I was surprised at the times as we really weren’t pushing at all, but there isn’t a lot we can take away from this weekend. That said, it was great to see all the spectators out on the stages and such a fantastic atmosphere at the finish in Llandudno!
Wales, United Kingdom
4th - 7th October 2018
2018, Race Photos
