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Elfyn Evans set for WRC Monte Carlo test afte
Last year’s championship runner-up, Elfyn Evans, was unable to attend the FIA prize giving in Baku due to a rib injury sustained in a bike accident. He expressed his regrets on social media and wished his Toyota Gazoo Racing teammates well at the event. Despite missing some driving in Finland, Evans will join the team for next week’s test ahead of the season opener in Monte Carlo. Toyota team principal Jari-Matti Latvala confirmed that Evans will test alongside the other drivers and ensure he’s prepared for the start of the season. With teammate Kalle Rovanpera only participating in a partial campaign, Evans is expected to be a top contender for the 2024 championship. Toyota plans to field three Rally1 entries for Monte Carlo, including Evans, Takamoto Katsuta, and Sebastien Ogier, the record holder for Monte Carlo wins.
