Five rounds to go, four title contenders. Who has the best chance?
Photography by Toyota
Words by Alasdair Lindsay, Head of Digital Strategy
And then there were four.
Thierry Neuville has effectively taken himself out of the running to defend his World Rally Championship crown, conceding his gut-punch of a puncture on Rally Finland that demoted him to sixth place at the finish has effectively ruined his chances. It’s a four-way fight now.
But which of the four contenders – Elfyn Evans, Kalle Rovanperä, Sébastien Ogier and Ott Tänak – is best-placed to press on and win the title? It’s not as straightforward as simply looking at the current points tally.
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Words:Alasdair Lindsay
Publish Date August 11, 2025 DirtFish
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