P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Osian Pryce put himself back into contention for a second Probite British Rally Championship title after a sensational win at
Pryce secured his first overall rally win alongside co-driver Rhodri Evans, dominating the race in their Michelin-equipped Ford Fiesta Rally2 and overtaking Chris Ingram to claim victory by 20 seconds over William Creighton. Ingram, competing in a Volkswagen Polo GTi, settled for third place, setting the stage for an unpredictable title battle with two different winners in the last two rounds. Despite an initial lead by Ingram, Pryce took control during the morning stages, outpacing his rivals and building a significant lead by the service. Set-up changes worked against Ingram after the service, causing him to lose ground to Creighton and Liam Regan, who put up a fierce fight in their Pirelli-supported Fiesta Rally2. Pryce further solidified his dominance by clocking the fastest time on the final stage, marking his first BRC victory since Rally Yorkshire in 2022. Creighton celebrated a strong second place in his gravel debut, staying competitive and keeping Pryce on his toes, positioning himself as a potential title contender. Ingram, struggling to adapt to the gravel conditions with the Polo, finished in third place but maintained the championship lead, aiming to switch to a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 for the upcoming round. F1 legend Jos Verstappen embarked on his British rallying debut in a Skoda Fabia R2 Rally2, embracing the challenging Welsh stages with enthusiasm despite the unfamiliar terrain and weather conditions.
