The latest highlights and analysis of the main rally news.
Monte-Carlo: The Legendary Rallye Returned and Ogier Dominated This year’s WRC championship got off to a solid start with the iconic Rallye Monte-Carlo, which took place in late January, on the opening round of what seems to be an exciting … Continued
Sébastien Ogier (Toyota) has won the Rally Spain WRC for the fourth time this Sunday. The Frenchman defeated Thierry Neuville (Hyundai), winner in the two previous editions, by 16.4 seconds. Kalle Rovanperä finished third, 34.5 seconds behind his French teammate, on his first … Continued
There are a total of fourteen races spread across Europe, Asia, America and Oceania scheduled for the 2019 World Rally Championship calendar. As tradition dictates, the inaugural date will be the Rally of Monte Carlo in January. In February, it will be the turn of the Swedish Rally, … Continued
The season of the World Rally Championship kicks off with the 2019 Monte Carlo Rally, from the 24th to the 27th of January with driver Sébastien Loeb as one of the key figures of this 87th edition. The French driver and nine times winner of the World Rally Championship will … Continued
The 21st of January of 2001 is a very significant date in the History of Motorsport. That day Jutta Kleinschmidt became the first and only woman to ever win a Dakar Rally. As she proudly crossed the checkered flag, the German … Continued
Last Sunday marked the thirtieth anniversary of the Dakar that was decided by the toss of a coin. The controversial measure was taken by Peugeot to settle a dispute between its two drivers (Ari Vatanen Ickx) and shook the very foundations of the Rally. It was … Continued
The most famous and toughest rally in the world presents a challenge for all of its participants. Some of them, however, have decided to take the adventurous spirit of the competitions a little bit further. Some of the most bizarre … Continued
Watching the biggest ever jump by a truck in a Dakar Rally it becomes clear why these vehicles are so popular with fans. Their spectacular manoeuvres over any type of surface make them worthy winners of the Kings of the Competition title. Thanks to their astonishing 1.000 hp and … Continued
Spanish driver Fernando Alonso will test a Toyota Hillux from the Gazoo Racing team in April. This is the car that Nasser Al-Attiyah is using as he takes part in the current edition of the Dakar Rally. The Qatari pilot himself released the news in a statement, confirming that the … Continued
There have been countless epic moments in the history of the Dakar Rally but one stands above them all: a truck overtaking at 200 km/h a car at Dakar 1988. The memorable duel sustained by both vehicles at more than 200 km … Continued
When there is less than a week left until the beginning of the 2019 Dakar Rally, we will go over how Carlos Sainz’s car of the 2019 Dakar is. It is the ‘Mini John Cooper Works Buggy‘, a two-wheel drive … Continued
In this article, we have a look at the Dakar 2019 Route which is due to start in a month’s time. The 41st edition of the hardest and most famous rally in the Planet will take place from the 6th to the … Continued
The Spanish driver Dani Sordo will stay with Hyundai for the 2019 World Rally Championship (WRC). The Korean team, which is said to be very satisfied with the Spaniard’s performance during 2018, made the official announcement this week. Sordo has not only renewed his contract with the … Continued
Despite finishing in the fifth position at the Rally of Australia, Sebastien Ogier has claimed his sixth consecutive World Rally Championship (WRC) while Toyota has won the Constructors’ Title. The victory at the Australasian country was for Jari-Matti Latvala, followed … Continued
From Thursday to Sunday this week (15-18 November) the World Rally Championship (WRC) celebrates the last race of its Australasian leg. Here at the Kennards Hire Rally Australia, both the 2018 Driver and Constructor’s titles will be decided. A great finale to one of the most competitive and exciting seasons … Continued
The launching of the 2019 World Rally Championship 2019 will take place on the 12th of January. This will be a key event of the Autosport International Fair at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC), which will run from Thursday the 10th until Sunday the13th of January. The event will gather drivers, … Continued
This year’s Catalonian Rally winner, Sebastian Loeb, will return to the Dakar Rally in 2019. The French driver will enter the competition on board a private Peugeot after the French maker retired from the Rally in 2018. The car will be the Peugeot 3008DKR, … Continued
Five years after their World Rally Championship title victory, Sebastien Loeb and co-pilot Daniel Elena have claimed their ninth victory of the Catalonian Rally in Spain. His compatriot and current leader of the standings by three points, Sebastien Ogier (Ford Fiesta WRC), … Continued
This last Sunday, at the beautiful Mediterranean resort of Marmaris, Ott Tänak became the winner of the Rally Turkey and the 10th edition of this World Rally Championship. This is the third consecutive victory for the Estonian who also moves … Continued
The long-awaited Rally Turkey started yesterday with a high-speed superspecial along the spectator-packed streets of the Marmaris Marina. Hyundai’s Norweigan driver won the 2km race in 2:03 minutes, becoming the first leader of the rally. Back in Turkey After an eight-year … Continued
The new Ford Mustang racing car was unveiled yesterday at the American manufacturer’s headquarters in Dearborn. The firm timed the much awaited release with the week of celebrations marking the manufacturing of the 10th million Mustang. The new model will … Continued
There was great expectation amongst his Estonian compatriots, many of whom crossed the Baltic Sea to watch their hero in the flesh…and they were not disappointed. He dominated the 320 kilometres’ rally from start to finish, accruing a finishing lead … Continued
