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Elfyn Evans set for WRC Monte Carlo test after injury recovery
Evan Evans, last year’s championship runner-up, was unable to attend December’s FIA prize giving in Baku due to rib injuries sustained from a bike accident before the ceremony. He expressed his apologies on social media and wished his TGR teammates well for the night’s awards. However, Evans is set to return and join his team for a test session before the season opener in Monte Carlo at the end of January. Despite missing some driving in Finland, the team principal confirmed that the schedule remains unchanged, and Evans will have the opportunity to prepare 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 will field three Rally1 entries for Monte Carlo, including Evans, Takamoto Katsuta, and Sebastien Ogier.
