Wales Rally GB betting preview, free tips & where to watch

Where to watch

BT Sport 1, 7pm Thursday

Best bet

Elfyn Evans
1pt each-way 7-1 Betway, BoyleSports

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Event preview

Sebastien Ogier this year could well relinquish the World Rally Championship title he has held since 2013, but he's not going down without a fight.

The Frenchman claimed his third win of the season last time out in a Rally Turkey that turned into a battle of attrition.

Championship leader Ott Tanak was one such casualty. He stopped with electrical failure on the Saturday but limited the damage by taking five points in the power stage.

Ogier was still able to close the gap from 40 points to 17, though, to keep himself in contention.

Tanak is a worthy favourite but in a season characterised by attrition it could pay to go for a bigger price and local hope Elfyn Evans fits the bill.

The Ford driver has been out of action for the last three events after injuring his back in the non-championship Rally of Estonia.

But he has been a model of consistency, having finished third, fourth or fifth in all the rallies he has completed this year.

Evans will be raring to go as he returns to the scene of his sole WRC victory two years ago and looks worth a bet.

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