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Evans' world rally title-hopes boosted as Saudi Arabia dropped

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The final round of the 2026 World Rally Championship has been relocated from Saudi Arabia to Italy due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East. The decision involves shifting the season-ending event, altering the championship's previously scheduled calendar.

This calendar change directly impacts the competition standings. Specifically, the removal of Saudi Arabia as the final venue has served to boost the world rally title-hopes of driver Evans.

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BBC News Wales (Wales, UK) Highlights local driver Evans' championship aspirations from a regional perspective
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