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Evans outlines regrets after WRC title defeat to Rovanpera
“At the Central European Rally, Evans saw his hopes of winning his first world title fade away for another season. He admitted that his chances were slim, but had he outscored his Toyota teammate on the asphalt stages, the title fight would have gone down to the season finale in Japan. However, a crash on stage 11 allowed Rovanpera to secure the championship. Evans believes that his crash in Portugal, when he was leading the standings, and his fourth-place finish in Estonia were missed opportunities. He feels that if he had the same feeling with the car in Estonia as he did in Finland, the outcome could have been different. Despite the disappointment, Evans congratulated Rovanpera on his remarkable season and acknowledged his rival’s deserving second consecutive championship. He also noted the progress he has made with his form and confidence compared to last season.”
Source: motorsport
