Evans leads Rally Japan after Day 1, Jürgenson third in his class

Elfyn Evans leads the Rally Japan WRC round after the first competition day, clocking 1:13:07.0. Toyota dominates on home roads with a four-car lead. Estonian driver Jürgenson sits third in his class.

Elfyn Evans holds the overall lead at the World Rally Championship round in Japan after the opening day of competition, posting a time of 1:13:07.0. The Toyota driver, who ran first on the asphalt roads, set the benchmark for the entire field on what is effectively home territory for the Japanese manufacturer.

Toyota has taken full advantage of their home event, locking out all four top positions in the overall standings after day one. The result underlines the team's dominance on the Japanese stages and puts them in a strong position heading into the remainder of the rally.

Estonian driver Jürgenson is sitting third in his class, keeping Estonian interest alive at the Japanese round. With further competitive stages still to come, Jürgenson will be aiming to hold or improve his position as the rally continues.