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 […]
WRC Rally Estonia win «biggest day of my life»
Oliver Solberg has said his stunning maiden World Rally Championship victory at Rally Estonia was the ‘best day of his life’ and proof that never giving up after setbacks yields results. Solberg and co-driver Elliott Edmondson shocked the rallying world by pulling off a commanding victory on debut for the Toyota factory team, after receiving […]
How the WRC service park reacted to Solberg’s maiden 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 […]
Rally Estonia leader Oliver Solberg hit with suspended €2,000 fine for swearing
The FIA handed Rally Estonia leader Oliver Solberg a reprimand and a €2,000 suspended fine for swearing during a fan interview session at the World Rally Championship event. Solberg used the phrase “f***ing win” on stage in front of fans in the service park on Friday night. It came after the Toyota driver’s best […]
Solberg still leading rally after Saturday
After a dominant Saturday, Oliver Solberg headed into the final day of Rally Estonia with a 21.2s lead, as the Toyota driver closed in on a maiden World Rally Championship victory. Solberg started the day with a 12.4s lead but faced a similar road position to his rivals. This placement would test the Swede, as […]