Frustrated Thierry Neuville facing WRC Rally Chile drivetrain dilemma
World rally champion Thierry Neuville is facing the prospect of taking a Hyundai drivetrain change gamble after describing his car as a “nightmare” following the opening stages at Rally Chile. The Hyundai driver struggled across the opening morning in Chile, reporting a lack of trust in the set-up of his i20 N, while revealing that […]
WRC drivers, teams thrown tire ‘curveball’ for Rally Chile
Hankook has altered its tyre allocation for World Rally Championship teams on the eve of Rally Chile, following requests from manufacturers. Changeable weather conditions has ultimately resulted in the Korean tyre supplier making a significant amendment to its tyre allocations heading into this weekend’s gravel event. Originally, Hankook had selected its hard compound gravel tyre […]
Lancia reveals all-new Ypsilon Rally2 car
Lancia has officially announced that it is developing a Rally2 car, revealing an official video and images of its new Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale. The Italian car maker, winner of a record 10 World Rally Championship constructors’ titles (1974-1976, 1983, 1987-1992), has moved to confirm that is developing a new rally car after footage of […]
Could Lancia make a return to the WRC?
Images have begun circulating online of what appears to be a new Lancia rally car in development. The Italian car maker, winner of a record 10 WRC constructors’ titles (1974-1976, 1983, 1987-1992), has returned to competitive rallying this year with its all-new two-wheel drive Ypsilon Rally4 car, which has been competing in the European Rally […]
Ott Tanak loses victory hopes, Kalle Rovanpera extends lead
Ott Tanak’s World Rally Championship title bid suffered a blow as a puncture derailed his Rally Paraguay victory hopes, while Kalle Rovanpera began to pull clear at the front. Toyota’s Rovanpera benefitted from Tanak’s woes as the Finn completed Saturday morning’s four stages with a 16.7s lead over Hyundai’s Adrien Fourmaux, while Sebastien Ogier climbed […]
Sebastian Ogier wants WRC title by “winning rallies”, “not just cruising around”
Sebastien Ogier says the pursuit of a ninth World Rally Championship title was behind a couple of gambles undertaken on his way to claiming a stunning Rally Paraguay victory. The Toyota driver managed to fight back from dropping to eighth after a stage-two puncture to power to a fourth win of the season. The result […]
Toyota’s Ogier claims stunning comeback win at WRC Paraguay
Sébastien Ogier boosted his bid for a record-equalling ninth World Rally Championship title by recording a stunning fightback from eighth to win the inaugural Rally Paraguay. Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais bounced back from an early puncture for a fourth win of their partial 2025 campaign on Paraguay’s unknown and unforgiving gravel stages that yielded […]
WRC Rally Paraguay points twist as Hyundai retires Fourmaux
In a strange turn of events, Elfyn Evans’ World Rally Championship lead has been further reduced as a consequence following Hyundai’s decision to retire Adrien Fourmaux from Rally Paraguay after the finish of the rally. Fourmaux was on course to claim a podium, having held second heading into the final Power Stage before heavy rain […]
Paraguay victory fight “not over” after stunning WRC fightback
Rally Paraguay leader Sebastien Ogier says the fight for victory is “not over” and “many things can still happen” following a stunning fight back from eighth. The eight-time world champion has so far endured an eventful maiden visit to Paraguay, beginning with a puncture on Friday’s second stage that cost the Toyotas more than half […]