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And breathe, everyone.

Elfyn Evans has become the UK's first World Rally Champion in 25 years as he joins Colin McRae and Richard Burns in the history books.

He's also Wales' first drivers' champion.

You can read the report from the dramatic conclusion here, and stay tuned across BBC Sport for more reaction from a famous day in Welsh sport.

A huge congratulations to Elfyn and co-driver Scott Martin. Two deserving champions.

We'll see you next year for Rally Monte Carlo - and you'll be able to follow it across BBC Sport.

Donna Evans, Elfyn's wife, on Rally TV: "It was awful. Normally I stay at home and stay out of this. I'm so proud and it's been a long time coming. I thought it was over and we'd be on the first plane out of here tonight but we're so happy."

Caroline Martin, Scott's wife, on Rally TV: "This has been 20 years in the making. It's been intense and a long time coming. They have been so close. Oliver's time will come, like with Scott and Elfyn."

An emotional Oliver Solberg after his heartbreaking finish on Rally TV: "Two corners, two corners. First congratulations to Elfyn. He has been very consistent all season. That I even had a shot after my rollercoaster of a season is incredible.

"I tried everything. I knew I was pushing but didn't know if it was enough. I pushed even more and I couldn't save the car. I tried my very best.

"When you are so close, I maybe didn't believe it at the beginning of the weekend but you believe more and more. I tried. Hopefully I have a few more years to try again."

Lowri Roberts
BBC Wales in Sardinia

There are wonderful scenes here in Sardinia among the small but noisy travelling Welsh fans.

There are tears of joy after scenes of carnage and mayhem in that late win. It was like a last-minute winner in football.

Elfyn's name is being chanted by the throng of his supporters. He's finally done it!

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Here's what Scott Martin said after they won the title: "I can't believe it. I feel for Oliver and Elliott. They pushed so hard but we done everything we could. It's hard to sum up. I've a lot of people to thank. The journey I've been on, there's a lot of people with us and a lot of people looking down on us."

A word, too, on Scott Martin.

The English co-driver has been beside Evans since 2019 and it's hard to put into words how much work goes on behind the scenes.

Before sitting beside Evans, he had worked with the late Irish driver Craig Breen, Mark Miggins and Matthew Wilson.

One of the best in the business.

In an update on Evans' progress, he's now stuck in a traffic jam behind a camper van as he winds his way around the tight streets towards the service park.

The good driver and gentleman he is, he's giving a little wave as cars let him by.

He's laughing away with Scott Martin in the passenger seat. Another one of the joys of the sport.

After celebrating his title at the end of the stage, Elfyn Evans now gets the best drive of his life as he makes his way back to the service park.

Rally cars are able to drive on public roads, and he's getting a police escort with fans cheering him on from the side of the road.

There's the odd member of the general public driving along enjoying the Sardinia sun on a Sunday, and now they are being overtaken by the new World Rally champion!

Kaj Lindstrom, Toyota's sporting director, on the end of the rally: "That was the hardest thing. We just had to follow it and hope for the best. The ending was quite something, I didn't expect it.

"It was a good fight and we all saw that Oliver was all or nothing. It held all the way to the end.

"Oliver still has time, but Elfyn finally got his title so we're really happy for him."

Elfyn Evans was runner-up in the World Rally Championship on five times.

In 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025 he missed out.

It looked like he would be the bridesmaid once again but he finally, finally gets to fulfil his dream.

Evans and Scott Martin are still on the podium drinking it all in.

He almost looked too embarrassed to celebrate when Solberg went off the road, the gent that he is, but he's making sure to take it all in now.

After the drama in Sardinia, here's the final standings:

1. Elfyn Evans (Toyota) 243 points

2. Oliver Solberg (Toyota) 238

3. Sami Pajari (Toyota) 237

Elfyn Evans is now standing on the podium with the Welsh flag proudly displayed.

I don't think this will sink in for him for a very long time.

The timing of the WRC title for Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin could not be better timed, either.

The World Rally Championship will be returning to the United Kingdom in 2027 with Rally Scotland, which will be based around Aberdeen next autumn.

From next year, you'll also be able to follow the WRC across BBC Sport.

Let's hope we've more of the same drama.

For the first time in 25 years, there is a World Rally Champion from the United Kingdom.

A first drivers' title for Wales, too.

1995 Colin McRae

2001 Richard Burns

2026 Elfyn Evans

Not bad company.

Fair play to Solberg, who has just received more words of condolences from nine-time champion Sebastien Ogier, as he now has to take to the podium for his victory.

His dad, Petter, was nicknamed Mr Hollywood, but I don't think I've ever seen drama quite like that.

When the dust settles, both Solberg and his English co-driver Elliott Edmundson can be very proud of that performance.

We've seen a replay of what happened.

Solberg was two seconds up on the splits, which is what he needed to win the title.

But the back end of his Yaris jumped up on a bump with three corners left and that put him off line, and that was enough to fire him off the road.

He done very well to keep his composure to get back on the road.

Here's more from Elfyn Evans, who doesn't really seem to realise what he has just achieved: "I don't really know what my reaction is,it's surreal with how it happened. It's a relief.

"It wouldn't by my proudest way of winning it, but it's job done."

In the middle of all of the chaos, Solberg actually got back on the road with enough time to win the rally.

That won't mean anything at the minute, though. His dad, Petter, and team manager Jari-Matti Latvala popped their head into to console the Swede.

You do have to feel for Solberg, who was so close to a first title after a mega weekend.

He is taking a moment to himself in his car as he thinks about what had just happened.