Kalle Rovanpera shines in tricky weather to lead WRC Finland
Toyota’s Kalle Rovanperä emerged from an intense multi-crew fight with a slender Rally Finland lead after battling through tricky changeable conditions on Friday. There were question marks over the two-time World Rally Championship champion’s form having struggled on gravel this year, and despite not being overly comfortable with his “flat out” approach, it was enough […]
Rally leader Kalle Rovanpera on why he’s “uncomfortable” but fast
Kalle Rovanperä has explained the factors behind new speed that elevated the Toyota driver to the lead of a World Rally Championship gravel event for the first time in almost a year. The two-time world champion has been renowned for his impressive pace on loose surface rallies particularly when the conditions become slippery, having racked […]
Kalle Rovanpera on top of close fight
Kalle Rovanpera has rediscovered some form on gravel to lead Rally Finland in what proved to be an intense World Rally Championship fight for the lead on Friday morning. The two-time world champion has struggled on gravel this season but has found speed from his Toyota GR Yaris package to open up a 4.4s lead […]
Sebastien Ogier won’t rule out WRC title push
Sebastien Ogier says he would be interested in a World Rally Championship title bid and will consider doing more events if his impressive partial campaign continues. The eight-time world champion has enjoyed a stellar season to date having recorded three wins (Monte Carlo, Portugal, Sardinia) and two second place finishes (Canary Islands, Greece) from the […]
Kurt Busch backs WRC return to USA after first taste at Rally Finland
NASCAR champion and Daytona 500 winner Kurt Busch believes the World Rally Championship has the potential to crack America after receiving a taste of the series at Rally Finland. The 2004 NASCAR Cup champion and 2017 Daytona 500 winner made the trip to Finland to experience the WRC for the first time. The 46-year-old has […]
Why the FIA is confident WRC will head to USA in 2027 after 2026 calendar miss
The FIA is confident the World Rally Championship is on track to host a round in the USA in 2027 following its omission from the 2026 schedule. The WRC has long held an ambition to return to the USA for the first time since the 1988 Olympus Rally, with the project a key part of […]
Monaco GP circuit stage in frame for WRC comeback in 2026
A super special stage utilising the Monaco Grand Prix Formula 1 circuit is being planned for the 2026 Monte Carlo Rally, the opening round of next year’s World Rally Championship. Rally organisers have unveiled the planned route for the WRC’s traditional curtain-raiser, which will take place from 22-25 January, and is set to feature 17 […]
Oliver Solberg dominates in shock Rally1 victory
Oliver Solberg stunned the World Rally Championship field to score a commanding maiden win on his Rally1 return in Estonia and deliver Toyota’s 100th WRC victory. After receiving a call to join Toyota’s Rally1 ranks two weeks ago, WRC2 leader Solberg and his co-driver Elliott Edmondson delivered a masterclass performance claiming nine stage wins from […]
How WRC rivals reacted to Oliver Solberg’s first overall win
Oliver Solberg has “definitely proven” he is ready to make the step up to the World Rally Championship’s top flight after his Rally Estonia win, according to 2019 world champion Ott Tanak. Solberg’s sensational run to a maiden WRC Rally1 victory in Estonia has caused shockwaves in the world of rallying, with the achievement arriving […]