Elfyn Evans is hoping to challenge for the World Rally Championship again in 2023 after a disappointing 2022 season.
The 34-year-old from Dolgellau ended the year without a victory for the first time since 2019.
He finished as runner-up in 2020 and 2021, but could only finish fourth in last year’s championship standings.
“2022 fell below our expectations. It was a difficult season for many reasons,”said the Toyota Gazoo driver
“We’re coming into the new season looking for improvements - and we’re hoping we can challenge for the title”.
Evans signed a new deal with Toyota Gazoo in October 2021 having joined the team in 2020.
“We had a lot of difficulties during the season - the main one being me not adapting to the new car,” he added. “We’ve had time to reflect and to understand what I didn’t do well.
The new season begins in Monte Carlo on Thursday, January 19th.
Evans said: “”Monte Carlo is a rally I look forward to. It’s an iconic rally and there are some great stages. What makes it difficult is the changeable weather - it can turn difficult quickly. We’re here to give our all this year.”
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