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
The six-time French champion Sébastien Ogier (Toyota Gazoo Racing) has broken the silence that he maintained since his victory in the third and last WRC test held to date, the Rally of Mexico, before the coronavirus crisis forced to stop … Continued
The two-time World Rally champion, Carlos Sainz, was chosen the best racer in the history of the specialty, after a voting launched by the promoter of the Championship (WRC), in which fans and mortoring journalists participated. After an exciting final, … Continued
Since 1977, a series of cars have gone down in history for accumulating the highest number of victories and titles in the World Rally Championship. It is the select club of the Lancia Delta, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Celica, Ford Focus … Continued
2003 Rally World Champion Petter Solberg wants to return to the specialty as the head of his own WCR team in 2022. In fact, the former Norwegian runner has acknowledged that he is in talks with two brands to form … Continued
Alfa Romeo Racing team Formula 1 driver, Kimi Raikkonen, has confirmed recently that he would like to resume his World Rally Championship career and that he would love to get the WRC crown after retiring from Formula 1. The Finn has spoken about his … Continued
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved the appointment of Pirelli as the new and sole tyre provider to the World Rally Championship (WRC) from 2021. The agreement, which will be valid for four seasons until the end of 2024, makes the Italian firm the sole supplier of tyres … 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
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
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
Estonian driver, Ott Tänak takes the lead at Rally Finland after winning Harju’s Super Special stage. The event was disputed yesterday along 2,3 kilometres of the streets of Jyvaskaya. Tänak set the fastest time with 1’49”2 minutes, followed by WRC leader … Continued
by M.C. – photo: @thierryneuville | What are 0.7 seconds in life? Not much, but in motor-sports it can make a world of difference… When it comes to WRC that could be the time that prevents Sebastien Ogier (MSport) to achieve another WRC … Continued
by M.C. – photo: @HMSGOfficial | All WRC pilots affirm that Portugal is one of the countries in the world where the WRC is most intensely followed, and luckily for all of the passionate Portuguese fans, this last weekend they had … Continued
by M.C. – photo: @TGR_WRC | Rally Argentina was seen as a challenge for some and as an opportunity (bordering necessity) for others. Amongst the first ones was Sebastien Ogier as Argentina remains the only Rally he has never been able … Continued
by M.C. – photo: @MSportLtd | The end of last season was rife with rumours of Sebastien Ogier’s retirement. After some days of uncertainty and a lot of expectation, the French driver confirmed his continuity in the sport with his current … Continued
by M.C. – photo: wrc.com | Motorsport lovers have some particularly intense days ahead of them. Over the coming weekend all top three motorsport competitions; rally (WRC), motorcycling (MotoGP) and car racing (Formula 1), are due to coincide. This happy coincidence … Continued
by M.C. – photo: wrc.com | The outcome of Rally Sweden 2018 was almost as spectacular as its white backdrop: Thierry Neuville became the third non Scandinavian driver in history to win it. The other two legendary drivers to achieve such … Continued
By M. C. – photo: wrc.com | As the WRC teams ultimate preparations for their forthcoming tarmac, dirt and snow races of 2018, it is time for a highlights’ recap of the season that has just finished. The 45th edition of the … Continued
By M. C. – photo: wrc.com | Australia goes under the spotlight as the final date of the World Rally Car 2017 draws near. The M-Sport French driver Sebastien Ogier will be able to sit back and have some fun during the fort coming race … Continued
Kris Meeke won the WRC-RallyRACC the past weekend in Catalonia (Spain), with a big performance. He was the winner but the main new was the Thierry Neuville’s crash in the crucial battle for the World Championship title against Ogier. The … Continued
by H. Mayor – photo: wrc | With the current season in its home (and very exciting) stretch, the World Motor Sport Council released last Thursday the final calendar for the 2018 World Rally Championship. Among other news next season … Continued
