ELFYN Evans’ M-Sport Ford Fiesta RS WRC came tantalising close to victory in Poland, and the Welsh rallying star will be looking to prove that pace again next week on the legendary roads of Neste Rally Finland.

Famed for its high speed and spectacular jumps, the event has become known as the Gravel Grand Prix.

The stages combine a mix of wide roads with narrower, more technical sections, but speed is a constant and the famous jumps – or ‘yumps’ – have become synonymous with the event.

A well set-up car that fills the crew with confidence can also make all the difference, and M-Sport’s WRC crews conducted a comprehensive, week-long test in the lead-up to the event so as to secure just that.

Discovering the optimum set-up on a mix of roads, all are now well-placed to challenge for a strong result.

Currently leading the WRC 2 Championship, Evans and co-driver Craig Parry will be piloting their Ford Fiesta R5 Evo.

The pair are hungry for victory but will have a tough fight on their hands as they go head-to-head with some of Finland’s most promising, home-grown talents.

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