Sports · Motorsport · 6 hrs ago
Elfyn Evans welcomed home as a world champion in Dolgellau
Welsh rally driver Elfyn Evans was welcomed home as a world champion at a public celebration in Dolgellau.
The event took place in Eldon Square, where crowds gathered despite persistent rain.
Evans had clinched the championship in Sardinia, and some supporters had travelled there to see it happen.
He thanked his family for supporting him throughout his career and recalled that his grandfather taught him to drive at a very young age.
His family and local supporters shared in the celebration, with some describing his perseverance as an inspiration.
The turnout showed how much his achievement means to Wales, and the town council helped organise the event.
Elfyn Evans received a homecoming celebration in Dolgellau after becoming a world champion.
Crowds gathered in Eldon Square despite persistent rain.
Local supporters and people who had travelled from farther away attended the event.
Evans thanked his family for supporting him throughout his career.
- Who
- Elfyn Evans was welcomed by supporters, family members and local representatives.
- What
- A celebration was held to welcome him home as a world champion.
- When
- The event took place on 15 October 2026.
- Where
- Eldon Square, Dolgellau.
- Why
- To celebrate Evans becoming a world champion and welcome him back to his home county.
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Evans clinched the championship in Sardinia, where Wyn Williams and Neil Pringle were present.
Evans visited a school.
Crowds gathered in Eldon Square, Dolgellau, to welcome Evans as a world champion.
- Celebration venue
- Eldon Square, Dolgellau
- Championship clinch
- Sardinia
- Supporter
- Wyn Williams, from Llanrwst
- Supporter
- Neil Pringle, from Betws-y-Coed
- Family member
- Lowri Edwards, Evans's aunt, travelled from Glan Conwy
What people are saying
taught me to drive probably far too early
shows what this means to Wales
We're absolutely thrilled, to be honest. He's come so close and been terribly unlucky, finishing second five times - we're absolutely thrilled.
We are absolutely thrilled and delighted to be able to welcome Elfyn back as a world champion; there's a real buzz in the town.