WRC champion claims “all hopes are lost” after flat tire
Thierry Neuville says any hope of defending his World Rally Championship title are “lost” after a puncture derailed his shot of a podium in Rally Finland. The reigning world champion felt a strong result on Finland’s fast gravel roads would be crucial in closing the gap to his title rivals, now sitting 48 points behind […]
Kalle Rovanpera survives puncture to double lead
Kalle Rovanpera extended his Rally Finland lead on Saturday morning despite suffering a puncture, as changeable weather continued to create drama at the World Rally Championship event. The Toyota driver picked up from where he left off on Friday, winning three of the four gravel stages to increase his 4.9s overnight advantage over Hyundai’s Thierry […]
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 […]