How Malcolm Wilson’s FIA swearing sanctions agreement will impact the WRC
It has been quite the week for the FIA and the World Rally Championship and one which could have a lasting impact on both. Firstly, a resolution was reached between the governing body and the World Rally Drivers Alliance [WoRDA] that has resulted in the return of stage-end interviews following the Safari Rally Kenya silence, […]
A 2026 American WRC race is just an FIA approval away
The USA is on course to join the World Rally Championship calendar in 2026 following confirmation that a multi-year contract has been signed to bring rallying’s top flight back to North America. The WRC has long held an ambition to return to the US for the first time since the 1988 Olympus Rally, with […]
Kalle Rovanpera found answers to unlock speed on new WRC tyres
Kalle Rovanpera believes he’s started to unlock the secrets to speed on the new-for-2025 World Rally Championship tyres after dominating Friday morning to lead Rally Islas Canarias. The two-time world champion has endured a surprisingly slow start to the season having struggled to adapt his driving style to the new Hankook rubber that has contributed […]
No plan to change WRC Rally1 rules for 2026 amid Hyundai uncertainty
The FIA has revealed “it is not the plan” to change the World Rally Championship Rally1 regulations next year amid the current uncertainty surrounding Hyundai’s involvement beyond 2025. The world motorsport governing body introduced the current Rally1 regulations in 2022 with the aim for the ruleset to run for a traditional five-year homologation cycle. Toyota, […]
Fourmaux reacts to support from WRC rivals amid FIA swearing resolution
Adrien Fourmaux is grateful for the support from World Rally Championship competitors through the World Rally Drivers Alliance [WoRDA] that has resulted in a solution to the FIA swearing fine dispute. The Hyundai driver fell foul of the FIA’s clampdown on drivers using “inappropriate language” resulting in a €10,000 fine with €20,000 suspended, after swearing […]
Malcolm Wilson nominated as new FIA deputy presidential candidate
British Rally Championship winner and M-Sport founder Malcolm Wilson has been nominated by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem as his preferred candidate to succeed Robert Reid as the governing body’s deputy president for sport. Members will vote on this at the extraordinary general assemblies and conference in Macau in June. Reid resigned from the role […]
FIA swearing standoff cools as interviews return to WRC
Stage-end interviews will return at this week’s Rally Islas Canarias after the World Rally Drivers Alliance (WoRDA) and the FIA reached an agreement over penalties for swearing during an event. World Rally Championship drivers opted to remain silent or speak in their mother tongue during stage-end interviews at Safari Rally Kenya last month after Hyundai driver […]
Details of WRC’s first rally in Paraguay emerge
Organisers have revealed the route for Paraguay’s inaugural World Rally Championship round later this year. The South American nation is set to make its WRC debut this year as it hosts round 10 of the 2025 season on 28-31 August on an expanded 14-round 2025 calendar, after signing a multi-year agreement. A burgeoning local rally […]
Ogier to make WRC return in Canary Islands
Sebastien Ogier will contest the Rally Islas Canarias next month as Toyota will field five cars at the next round of the 2025 World Rally Championship season. The eight-time world champion is undertaking a partial campaign and the Spanish asphalt rally will be his second start of the year in what is the event’s WRC […]