Catching WRC title favourite Rovanpera is “not impossible”
The championship battle is realistically between Evans and Rovanpera now after Rovanpera increased his lead to 33 points over the former following a third win of the season in Greece earlier this month. With three rounds of the season remaining, reigning world champion Rovanpera can seal a second crown this week when the WRC heads […]
Японские школьники создадут ливрею для Николая Грязина на Ралли Японии
Российский раллист Николай Грязин, который в статусе нейтрального атлета выступает в чемпионате мира по классическому ралли WRC в классе WRC2, проведёт Ралли Японии в необычной ливрее. Дизайн хэтчбека Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 разработают японские школьники, для которых организовали конкурс в начальной школе Инатаке города Тоёта, который примет Ралли Японии. Японские школьники рисуют ливрею для машины […]
WRC lists China and USA as key expansion targets
Establishing a return to the USA for the first time since 1988 has been a long-term ambition for the WRC, which is looking likely to come to fruition in the future through the Rally USA project, based out of Chattanooga, Tennessee. However, a move into China is also high on the WRC’s wish list once […]
FIA Rally Star finalist claims maiden outright podium
The 23-year-old Estonian and co-driver Siim Oja claimed third at Rally Nova Gorica, which also hosted the third round of the inaugural FIA Rally Star talent search competition. Organised and funded by the FIA, six driver and co-driver pairings have been selected from regional finals held across the world to tackle six European […]
Evans co-driver Scott Martin lands WRC Commission role
As reported earlier this month, the FIA ad WRC Promoter had asked WRC drivers to nominate a representative to join the WRC Commission to offer competitors a voice and feedback on key topics and possible regulation changes. The decision to create this new position has come in response to criticism from drivers and teams this […]
First EA SPORTS WRC gameplay showcases expansive locations
Following an initial reveal for EA SPORTS WRC, further information has been revealed. Gameplay has been shown for the first time in a preview video hosted by World Rally Championship journalist Molly Petit – who it transpires will also be a voice within the title. It’s previously been confirmed that it uses the Unreal Engine technology […]
WRC drivers pushing for more compact event schedules
WRC Promoter has collated a raft of ideas over the last three months to improve the championship, having faced criticism from drivers concerned by the WRC’s appeal and perceived lack of direction. These proposals are set to be discussed by the WRC Commission on Friday to decide which changes will be voted on by the […]
Грузовик «КАМАЗ-мастер» стал участником ДТП по дороге на гонку
Гоночный грузовик российской команды «КАМАЗ-мастер» стал участником ДТП по дороге на этап чемпионата России по ралли-рейдам — в пути на гонку «Симбирский тракт», который пройдёт с 21 по 24 сентября в Ульяновской области, машина оказалась фигурантом аварии. В инциденте, по счастью, никто не пострадал. «После сегодняшней дорожной истории, получившей огласку в телеграмм-каналах, публикуем видео для […]
Tanak in talks but WRC 2024 future yet to be decided
The 2019 world champion is out of contract for next season having penned a one-year deal with M-Sport Ford for the 2023 campaign, after leaving Hyundai with a year remaining on his contract. Tanak has endured a difficult return to the Ford squad that offered him his first full-time WRC season in 2012. The Estonian […]