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Update on Kalle Rovanpera’s return during his visit to the Rally Estonia

Kalle Rovanpera, two-time world rally champion, has shared updates about his return to the motorsport world after a recovery period. Rovanpera declared himself fit to resume his career after a medical issue that frustrated...

WRC Estonia: Sami Pajari dominates the day with seven stage wins

The Toyota driver, Sami Pajari, delivered an outstanding performance at the Rally Estonia, leading the competition after winning all seven stages held on Friday. This exceptional performance places him with a 14.7-second lead over...

Estonia Rally: Sami Pajari leads after a complete clean-up on Friday afternoon

Sami Pajari, a Toyota driver, has positioned himself as the leader in the Estonia Rally thanks to an impressive performance that has seen him win all the stages on Friday afternoon. The Finn has...

Solberg’s Return to Estonia: A Key Opportunity to Regain Course

Oliver Solberg is preparing to face the upcoming rally in Estonia, a special setting where last year he achieved his first victory in the World Rally Championship (WRC). This return comes at a critical...

Thierry Neuville applauds the new condensed WRC format in Estonia

This weekend, the Rally Estonia will feature a new condensed event format, designed to optimize the experience for participants and reduce operational costs. Thierry Neuville, driver of the Hyundai World Rally Team, has expressed...

Arvid Lindblad explores the world of rally after an ‘incredible’ experience at the WRC

Arvid Lindblad, driver for the Racing Bulls team, has expressed his interest in the world of rally after his participation in the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where he tested a World Rally Championship (WRC)...

Rome completes a key step towards the coveted WRC round in 2027

The city of Rome has made significant progress in its bid to host a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2027, having successfully completed a trial event last week. The WRC...

Rome achieves a key step to host a WRC round in 2027

Rome has taken an important step in its proposal to host a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) next year, after successfully holding a candidate event last week. The WRC announced last year its...

Rome achieves a key step to host a WRC event in 2027

The Italian capital, Rome, has made significant progress in its aspiration to host a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2027, after completing a candidate event last week. The WRC announced a year...

Toyota attracts the interest of drivers for the new WRC 2027 car

The Japanese manufacturer Toyota has announced that it has received a high level of interest from customer teams wishing to acquire its new car for the World Rally Championship (WRC), currently under development and...

Lancia adds Martins Sesks and Teemu Suninen for the development of its rally car

Lancia has decided to strengthen the development of its new Ypsilon Rally2 with the addition of two experienced gravel drivers, Martins Sesks and Teemu Suninen. Both drivers have joined the team in a test...

Toyota will participate with a hydrogen vehicle in Dakar 2027

The Toyota Gazoo Racing division has announced its intention to compete with a hydrogen-powered prototype in the upcoming Dakar Rally edition in 2027. The vehicle, called DKR GR FC Hilux, incorporates hydrogen fuel cell...

Lancia has Martins Sesks and Teemu Suninen to develop its rally car

Lancia has incorporated drivers Martins Sesks and Teemu Suninen into its roster for a special test session aimed at optimizing its new Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale model, ahead of the upcoming Rally of Finland.The...

Lancia adds Martins Sesks and Teemu Suninen for the development of their rally car

Lancia has chosen Martins Sesks and Teemu Suninen to assist in the development of the new Ypsilon Rally2, with an eye towards the imminent Rally Finland. Both drivers are recognized for their skills on...

A new WRC constructor prepares for its first 2027 car test

The Project Rally One project is set to conduct its first test of the competition car for WRC27 this coming August, marked by a new regulation in the top rally category that will come...

Hankook could develop specific tires for the WRC Acropolis Rally in the future

Hankook is considering the possibility of creating a custom tire to face the extreme conditions of the Acropolis Rally in Greece in future editions. This latest event in the World Rally Championship (WRC) tested...

Elfyn Evans extends his lead in the WRC after penalties from the Acropolis Rally

Elfyn Evans has seen his lead in the World Rally Championship (WRC) increase thanks to penalties imposed on Adrien Fourmaux and Josh McErlean during the Acropolis Rally in Greece. Both penalties of 60 seconds...

The Acropolis Rally of Greece: Sebastien Ogier leads Thierry Neuville before the grand final

The Acropolis Rally of Greece entered its decisive phase with an exciting duel between Sebastien Ogier and Thierry Neuville, with Ogier advancing after a spectacular performance in the last stages. The battle for the...

Thierry Neuville leads the Acropolis Rally Greece after a complicated morning

Thierry Neuville has taken the lead in the Acropolis Rally of Greece after a difficult Friday morning, marked by several punctures among the participants. The Hyundai driver finished the first gravel loop with an...

Ogier starts the WRC Acropolis Rally Greece with a victory in Athens

Sébastien Ogier, world rally champion, has started off on the right foot at the WRC Acropolis Rally Greece, after winning the first super special stage on Thursday night. This competition, known for its challenging...

Ott Tänak will participate in the Rally di Roma Capitale with the Toyota Rally2

The 2019 world rally champion, Ott Tänak, will face a new challenge at the Rally di Roma Capitale of the European Rally Championship, which will take place next week. Tänak, who currently serves as...

FIA introduces upgrade kit for Rally2 vehicles for WRC 2027

The FIA has announced an initiative to increase competition in the World Rally Championship (WRC) with the introduction of an upgrade kit for Rally2 vehicles. This measure will apply for the 2027 and 2028...

Qatar promotes local talent in motorsport

Qatar is positioning itself as one of the major players in international motorsport. In recent years, the nation has made significant investments to develop local drivers, with the aim of competing on global circuits.The...

FIA announces new commercial rights holder for WRC in three weeks

The president of the FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has confirmed that the announcement regarding the new holder of the commercial rights for the World Rally Championship (WRC) will be made in the next three...

Kalle Rovanpera prepares for his return to motorsport after a health issue

Kalle Rovanpera, two-time world rally champion, has received medical approval to resume his motorsport career. The Finnish driver was set to enter the 2026 Super Formula season, but an unspecified health problem forced him...

New gravel tires debut at WRC in Greece

The upcoming Acropolis Rally in Greece will be the stage for the debut of new revised gravel tires designed by Hankook, a change well-received by teams in the World Rally Championship (WRC).These modifications come...

Hayden Paddon seeks an opportunity in the WRC with Hyundai: “We have done everything...

Hayden Paddon, the New Zealand driver, expresses his desire to continue competing with Hyundai in the World Rally Championship (WRC), especially in gravel surface events. After returning to competition for the first time since...

Oliver Solberg identifies areas for improvement after incident at WRC Japan

Oliver Solberg has shared his reflections on his performance during the Rally Japan, where he suffered a significant crash while competing for victory. The Toyota driver was in a fierce fight with his teammate...

Hyundai drivers breathe a sigh of relief after a tarmac season in the WRC

The drivers of the Hyundai World Rally Team have expressed their relief at the end of a tarmac season that has left much to be desired, especially during the Rally in Japan, where they...

Sebastien Ogier explains the difficulties at Rally Japan that prevented him from challenging Elfyn...

At the recent Rally Japan, Sebastien Ogier identified two key factors that obstructed his opportunity to compete against Elfyn Evans, the eventual winner of the event. The new world rally champion had arrived in...