P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #37 Elfyn Evans
After a winless 2022, Elfyn Evans had a strong season in 2023 with the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1. He won three races and took the championship fight to his teammate Kalle Rovanpera, although he ultimately finished as the runner-up. One of the highlights for Evans was his victory in Japan, which marked Toyota’s first WRC win on home soil. His impressive performance in Rally Finland also stood out, making him a two-time winner of the event. Evans is now considered as one of the favorites to win the world rally championship in 2024, especially with Rovanpera competing only part-time. His main rivals are expected to be Ott Tanak and Thierry Neuville from Hyundai. Evans has shown great improvement compared to last year, scoring 82 points more and gaining confidence with the GR Yaris. While he aims to be in the title fight again next year, he knows that starting from zero points means nothing is guaranteed.
