Cambrian Rally crowns a new champion and a home-stage winner

The finale of the Probite British Rally Championship played out in dramatic fashion across the iconic gravel forests of North Wales, as drivers battled through the Brenig, Clocaenog and Alwen stages. William Creighton and co-driver Liam Regan secured the championship after a composed display, while a thrilling duel for the rally win itself was clinched in the closing moments.

Championship sealed

Creighton, in his Michelin-backed Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 for the first time with the Melvyn Evans Motorsport team and sporting Castrol colours, entered the round with a narrow lead that he protected through a flawless performance. Though he didn’t win the rally outright, a measured fourth-place finish was enough to seal the BRC title, joining legends such as Colin McRae, Richard Burns and Ari Vatanen on the trophy. Reflecting on the victory, Creighton said: “What an amazing year … the first with the Yaris … it’s been fantastic.”

Rally win on the final stage

The rally victory went to 21-year-old Max McRae and co-driver Cammy Fair in a spectacular finish. Driving a Skoda Fabia Rally2 shod with MRF Tyres, McRae edged ahead in the last stage to claim a first BRC win for both himself and the car/tyre combination, and importantly, the first time in 27 years that a McRae has topped the BRC podium. He said simply: “I wasn’t expecting that … I’m lost for words.”

Notable performances

Romet Jürgenson and co-driver Siim Oja secured second place for the season, marking an impressive debut year. Local Welsh driver Meirion Evans and co-driver Dale Furniss ended up third on the event in their Yaris, gaining strong home-support results. In the Rally3 category, Robert Proudlock and co-driver Harry Marchbank took the category title on gravel, showcasing progression after last year’s Junior title. Meanwhile, in Junior BRC the title went to Kyle McBride and co-driver Darragh Mullen after a season-long battle.

What it means

The Cambrian Rally marked the climax of a tightly-fought championship, where consistency and composure paid dividends. Creighton’s steady approach under pressure sealed the championship while McRae’s bold final thrust captured the event win. For fans, the Welsh stages delivered exactly what they promised: high-stakes drama, changing leads and a last-stage shoot-out. With the 2025 title now in the books, attention turns to 2026’s calendar and who might rise as the next contender in Britain’s top domestic rally series.