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Hyundai, WRC

Hyundai to run special livery as WRC retires Breen’s number for ’23

Hyundai to run special livery in a tribute to Craig Breen in Rally Croatia as FIA and WRC retires his number for rest of 2023. Tributes have been pouring in from across the world for...
Hyundai, Craig Breen

Hyundai boss Sean Kim pens statement for Craig Breen

Hyundai Motorsport President Sean Kim has penned his own statement on the passing of Craig Breen in an unfortunate circumstances. "The reality of yesterday has still not sunk in, and it is unlikely to for...
Craig Breen, WRC

Breen passes away in pre-Croatia WRC rally’s test crash

Craig Breen has passed away after crashing in a pre-Croatia FIA WRC rally weekend's test programme, with co-driver unharmed. Hyundai confirmed the sad news of the passing of Breen, aged 33-years, in a crash during...
WRC, Rally Mexico

WRC: Ogier wins Rally Mexico as Neuville takes P2 from Evans

Sebastien Ogier took his seventh Rally Mexico win in FIA WRC as Thierry Neuville takes second from Elfyn Evans in Power Stage.   Friday: Esapekka Lappi rocketed into the Guanajuato Rally México lead on Friday morning as...
Lewis Hamilton, X44, Extreme E

Hamilton’s X44 revamps Extreme E structure partnering with Carlin

Lewis Hamilton's X44 Vida Carbon Racing has detailed on its revamped team structure whil partnering with Rodin Carlin ahead of 2023 Extreme E season. X44 Vida Carbon Racing, the Extreme E team founded by seven-time...
Heikki Kovalainen, Extreme E

Kovalainen joins Button’s Extreme E team alongside Hosas for ’23

Former F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen has joined Jenson Button's JBXE Extreme E team for the 2023 season alongside Hedda Hosas. In an all-new line-up at JBXE, former F1 driver Kovalainen is to make his Extreme...
WRC

WRC: Tanak ends M-Sports victory drought after Rally Sweden win

Ott Tanak took a solid and careful WRC Rally Sweden win ahead of Hyundai pair of Craig Breen and Thierry Neuville. Thursday: Kalle Rovanperä took the early initiative at Rally Sweden, opening up an early lead...
Race of Champions, ROC, Mattias Ekstrom

Video: Ekstrom beats Schumacher to win 2023 Race of Champions

Mattias Ekstrom defeated Mick Schumacher in 2023 Race of Champions individual running to win the series for the fourth time. Double DTM and FIA World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström put in a stunning performance to...
ROC, Team Norway, Race of Champions

Video: Team Norway wins 2023 Race of Champions Nations Cup

Team Norway beat Team All-Stars in Race of Champions Nations Cup to start 2023's proceedings in Sweden. Team Norway’s father and son pairing of Petter and Oliver Solberg are celebrating after they took a stunning...
WRC, Sebastien Ogier

WRC: Ogier dominates in Rallye Monte Carlo win in Toyota 1-2

Sebastien Ogier dominates FIA WRC Rally Monte Carlo win in a Toyota 1-2 from Kalle Rovanpera and Thierry Neuville. Friday: Sébastien Ogier outclassed his FIA World Rally Championship peers to end Friday at Rallye Monte-Carlo with...
Sebastian Vettel, F1

F1 shares ‘All Access’ video of Vettel from his final grand prix

F1 has shared an 'All Access' video from the final grand prix of Sebastian Vettel with insights, as the German talks about what he could do in future. After Aston Martin shared its own documentary...
WRC, M-Sport

Photo: M-Sport unveils its Red Bull livery for 2023 WRC season

M-Sport has unveiled its livery for the 2023 FIA WRC season as the team adopts Red Bull colours aboard its Ford Puma Rally1. M-Sport has finally unveiled its 2023-specification Ford Puma Rally1 ahead of this...
Dakar

Dakar 2023: Al-Attiyah wins in Car category; Benavides takes Bike

Nasser Al-Attiyah secured Dakar 2023 win in the lead Car category as Kevin Benavides took in Bike in Saudi Arabia. Summary: The 45th edition of the Dakar has come to an end in Dammam after 14 stages that...
WRC, Cyril Abiteboul

Abiteboul returns to racing as Hyundai WRC team principal

Former Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul makes his return to racing scene as the new Hyundai team principal in FIA WRC. We have announced the appointment of Cyril Abiteboul to the role of Team Principal...
WRC, Hyundai

Photo: Hyundai unveils 2023 WRC challenger

Hyundai are the first to unveil its 2023 FIA WRC challenger - the i20 N Rally1 Hybrid - ahead of the season start. A new season awaits! 2023 marks our tenth year in the FIA...
Ken Block, WRC

WRC retires Block’s #43 for the 2023 season as mark of respect

The promoters of FIA WRC series has decided to retire Ken Block's #43 for the 2023 season as a mark of respect. The number 43 has been withdrawn from use in this year's FIA World...

Ken Block dies after a snowmobile incident in Utah

Professional rally driver Ken Block, aged 55-years, has died after a snowmobile incident in Utah as the family asks for privacy. Statement from Hoonigan Racing: "It's with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken...
Pierre-Louis Loubet, WRC

M-Sport gives Loubet full-time WRC drive in 2023

M-Sport Ford has given Pierre-Louis Loubet a full-time FIA WRC drive in 2023 as he becomes the second driver to be signed by the team. Pierre-Louis Loubet will drive an M-Sport Ford Puma Rally1 Hybrid...
Ott Tanak, WRC

Tanak signs with M-Sport Ford for 2023 WRC season

Ott Tanak has signed a new deal to compete with M-Sport Ford for the 2023 FIA WRC season moving on from Hyundai. The Estonian, winner of the 2019 drivers’ championship with Toyota, announced his departure...
FIA, Lewis Hamilton, Zane Maloney

Hamilton, Maloney winners in ’22 FIA Prize Gala other than champs

The 2022 FIA Giving Gala had trophy ceremony not only for the champions but the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Zane Maloney and more were rewarded as well. The 2022 FIA Prize Giving Gala was held...
Extreme E, Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton’s X44 wins 2022 Extreme E title

Lewis Hamilton's X44 has secured the 2022 Extreme E title beating former champions Rosberg X Racing after final round in Uruguay. X44 Vida Carbon Racing finished third by half a second in the Uruguay Natural...
Honda, F1, Red Bull, AlphaTauri

Video: Honda hosts ‘Thanks Day’ at Motegi as all F1 drivers attend

Honda had its 'Thanks Day' at Twin Ring Motegi with hosts of its prominent stars in action especially from F1 and MotoGP side. After the 'Thanks Day' of the last few seasons were stalled due...
WRC

WRC releases 13-round calendar for 2023 season

The FIA has released the 2023 World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar of 13 rounds starting in Monaco and ending in Japan. An all-new three-country concept and the return to North and South America are major...
Toyota, Hyundai, WRC

Toyota, Hyundai reveal 2023 WRC line-up with changes

Toyota and Hyundai have revealed their line-up for the 2023 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) with some changes. Toyota: Takamoto Katsuta has been promoted to Toyota Gazoo Racing’s otherwise unchanged main line-up for the 2023 FIA...
WRC, Rally Japan

WRC: Neuville wins Rally Japan in 1-2 from Tanak to end 2022

Thierry Neuville ends 2022 WRC season with a Rally Japan win from Ott Tanak in Hyundai 1-2, as Takamoto Katsuta was third. Friday: Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans share identical times atop the FORUM8 Rally Japan...
Ott Tanak, Hyundai, WRC

Tanak has decided to leave Hyundai at end of 2022 WRC season

Ott Tanak has decided to end his Hyundai contract at the end of the 2022 WRC season with a different plan on his mind. Just hours after finishing fourth overall at RallyRACC Rally de España,...
WRC, Rally RACC

WRC: Ogier dominates Rally RACC as Toyota secures 2022 title

Sebastien Ogier won Rally RACC in Spain with teammate Kalle Rovanpera in third behind Thierry Neuville as Toyota secured WRC title. Friday: Sébastien Ogier resisted the pressure of his Toyota Gazoo Racing colleague Kalle Rovanperä to...
WRC, Rally New Zealand

WRC: Rovanpera secures 2022 title after Rally New Zealand win

Kalle Rovanpera not only won Rally New Zealand but also clinched the FIA WRC title, as Sebastien Ogier was P2 in the round and Ott Tanak third. Friday: Ott Tanak...
FIA, Natalie Robyn

FIA names Natalie Robyn as governing body’s first-ever CEO

The FIA has named Natalie Robyn as its first-ever CEO, who will look after the commercial side of things for the governing body. Joining the FIA in the near future, American-born Natalie is a leading...
Sebastian Vettel, ROC, Race of Champions

Vettel, Hakkinen part of Race of Champions line-up for 2023

Sebastian Vettel, Mika Hakkinen are part of the names announced for 2023 Race of Champions by the organisers, to be held in Sweden again. The Race Of Champions (ROC) will make a return to the...