WRC Commission set to discuss event format changes
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. Following comments made by Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville to Motorsport.com at Rally Portugal, the WRC Promoter invited drivers to a meeting to share their […]
Hybrid power likely to form WRC Rally1 platform from 2027
The WRC made the move to introduce hybrid power with its Rally1 regulations last year which coincided with a pioneering decision to adopt 100% sustainable fuel, provided by P1 Racing Fuels. However, the championship’s long-term future from 2027 and beyond has prompted the FIA to investigate a range of propulsion methods to future-proof the championship […]
WRC teams would welcome a Subaru return
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem revealed at last weekend’s Acropolis Rally that the three-time WRC constructors’ winner (1995-1997) is considering a possible return to the championship. Subaru has a rich history in the WRC, running Colin McRae (1995), Richard Burns (2001) and Petter Solberg (2003) to world drivers’ titles before exiting at the end of […]
Калле Рованпера победил на Ралли Греция, Себастьен Ожье – 10-й
Действующий чемпион мира по ралли Калле Рованпера одержал победу в драматичном и непредсказуемом Ралли Греция, десятом этапе сезона-2023 в WRC. Финский гонщик Toyota оказался всего одним из двух участников топового класса, которые без проблем проехали все 15 допов. Он избежал ошибок по ходу дождевой пятницы, а в субботу вышел в лидеры после того как два […]
Being the «smartest driver» earned Rovanpera Acropolis WRC win
The reigning world champion recorded his third WRC victory of 2023 in one of the most brutal and unforgiving events in recent memory, taking the win by 1m31.7s from title rival and Toyota team-mate Elfyn Evans. The Acropolis is renowned for being a rally of attrition but conditions for this year were even more challenging […]
Being the «smartest driver» earned Rovanpera Acropolis WRC win
The reigning world champion recorded his third WRC victory of 2023 in one of the most brutal and unforgiving events in recent memory, taking the win by 1m31.7s from title rival and Toyota team-mate Elfyn Evans. The Acropolis is renowned for being a rally of attrition but conditions for this year were even more challenging […]
Rovanpera claims victory in brutal Acropolis Rally
The Toyota driver was one of two Rally1 entries to complete the event’s attritional 15 stages without a delay, affording the Finn a comfortable winning margin of 1m31.7s over title rival and team-mate Elfyn Evans. Rovanpera led the rally after winning Thursday night’s asphalt super special in Athens but dropped to third when the rally […]
Rovanpera closing on victory, Evans steals second
The championship leader could afford to back off during the pair of stages, ending the loop with a 1m29.32s lead over title rival and team-mate Elfyn Evans, who snatched second from Hyundai’s Dani Sordo. Sordo started the morning in second spot but trailed Evans by 2.7s heading into the final stage. M-Sport’s Ott Tanak maintained […]
Acropolis Rally exit has ended my WRC title bid
The Hyundai driver headed to Greece sitting 36 points adrift of Toyota’s Kalle Rovanpera, but was in strong position to close the gap after starting Saturday with a 25.5s advantage over the third-placed Finn. Neuville delivered an impressive performance over Saturday morning’s stages to lead Sebastien Ogier by 10.9s. However, the Belgian’s rally unravelled when […]