MEM Rally Team Osian Pryce & Meirion Evans discuss the 2026 British Rally Championship

The  British Rally Championship gets under way this weekend and it's a season that promises plenty of speed, pressure and competition between the major contenders.

Today we're joined by 2 drivers who know exactly what's at stake as we go into the 2026 season. Both driving for the MEM Rally team in the iconic Castrol Toyotas, one has his eyes firmly set on his first championship, and the other is looking to repeat his victory in 2022.

On the show today, we welcome  @TheMeirionEvans   and  @OsianPryceRallying  

Summary

In this engaging interview, rally drivers Osian Pryce and Meirion Evans share their journey into rallying, discuss their influences, and discuss the 2026 British Rally Championship. Discover how they manage risks, prepare for races, and their thoughts on historic and modern rally cars.

Taking the first step into rallying is often a mix of excitement, nervousness, and a lot of learning. Osian Pryce kicks off his story by reminiscing about his start in 2007-2008 through the Junior Rally scheme. This program was a stepping stone designed to nurture young talent, providing coaching from seasoned experts like Gwyndaf Evans and Alistair Moffat. Pryce recalls how the scheme allowed him to rally in Latvia before even turning 17, a rare opportunity that helped him build experience on real stages and at a reasonable cost.

In a similar vein, Meirion Evans describes his initiation in 2009 through the Junior Thousand, which he credits for giving him a solid foundation. Starting on single-venue rallies on airfields, he emphasizes how valuable that early exposure was, especially for developing the skills needed to navigate gravel and tarmac stages at higher levels.

Key Topics

• Rally career beginnings and development

• Influences and role models in rallying

• Risk management in racing

• Car development and feedback process

• Differences between historic and modern rally cars

• Race preparation and strategy for short stages

• Championship goals and competition analysis

• The impact of iconic drivers like Colin McRae and Loeb