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Rally Title Showdown: Welsh Rivals Chase Scottish Leader
23 Oct
Summary
- Max McRae leads by seven points heading into the finale.
- Osian Pryce can use a joker to boost his final score.
- Elfyn Evans' 2016 BRC win inspires Welsh contenders.
The British Rally Championship (BRC) series concludes this Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Cambrian Rally in north Wales. The title fight is a three-way contest between Scotland's Max McRae, who leads by seven points, and Welsh drivers Meirion Evans and Osian Pryce. McRae, 21, aims for his inaugural BRC title. Pryce, a previous champion, and Evans are both striving for their first British crown.
The championship standings are deceptively wide, as only five of six results count, allowing drivers to discard their lowest score. McRae and Evans have already used their joker points, while Pryce is yet to deploy his. Points at the Cambrian Rally will be multiplied by 1.5, adding further significance to the final round. Pryce, having already discarded his lowest score, can count every point he earns. Evans and McRae must discard 15 and 12 points respectively. McRae knows a victory will secure the title, but he aims to outscore his rivals directly rather than relying on permutations. Pryce, who won the BRC in 2022, has since achieved success in European championships. Evans, in his debut season in 2009, believes his competitive nature can lead him to his first championship.
