Reigning champion Matt Edwards will challenge for a third successive BRC title with the continued support of Yuasa for the upcoming season. For 2021, the Welshman has joined Melvyn Evans Motorsport and will drive a Volkswagen Polo R5, which has been previously unseen in the championship.

The reigning champion and co-driver Darren Garrod will pilot the all-new car as they challenge for another title following dominant championship wins in both 2018 and 2019. The Polo R5 is set to heavily feature the battery manufacturer’s branding and distinctive red, white and black colour scheme on a yet to be unveiled livery. Yuasa will be joined once again by Swift with the leisure vehicle manufacturer’s branding appearing across the car, a nod to the close working relationship of both brands.

The 2021 season will be Matt’s sixth in the fiercely contested championship, claiming eight wins and 13 podiums in that time. The team hope to tackle stages across the UK, Ireland and Belgium building on their successful start to the 2020 season after winning the Cambrian Rally in Llandudno before the season was unfortunately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jon Pritchard, General Sales & Marketing Manager at GS Yuasa Battery Sales said, “We’re pleased to continue our partnership with Matt and are keen to help him on his way as he challenges for a third title. Matt has shown incredible drive and determination since his win in Llandudno and we can’t wait to see him hit the stage in an all-new car for 2021!”

The 2021 British Rally Championship is scheduled to get underway with round one in July.