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Evans: New points system offered “zero reward” from “mega” WRC battle
The Toyota driver expressed criticism of the new points system after finishing second behind team-mate Sebastien Ogier, mentioning the lack of reward for their efforts compared to other competitors. Despite scoring 19 points over the weekend and trailing championship leader Thierry Neuville by six points, Evans felt unappreciated under the new system. The FIA plans to keep the current points system for the season, with road sport director Andrew Wheatley stating that changing it mid-season would require unanimous agreement from all registered competitors. Evans also regretted his tire choice, taking too many hard tires which contributed to a costly spin in stage 18, ending his chances of victory. Despite the challenges, the new points system aims to enhance excitement on Sundays, with ongoing monitoring to assess its effectiveness.
