Hyundai looking at several drivers to create WRC talent pool
The team is currently searching for at least one driver to join its WRC ranks to share the third i20 N with Dani Sordo following the tragic loss of Craig Breen in a Rally Croatia testing accident in April. Hyundai WRC2 driver Teemu Suninen and WRC2 champion Emil Lindholm have been linked to the drive, […]
Major works force WRC Monte Carlo Rally to move for 2024
The iconic asphalt rally has been based out of Monte Carlo for the last two years, with a service park constructed around the start/finish straight and the swimming pool chicane sections of the famous grand prix circuit. Automobile Club de Monaco has today announced that the rally will return to Gap, which has previously hosted […]
Toyota to investigate WRC water splash weakness
Three of the team’s four drivers encountered issues with the GR Yaris while traversing water crossings during last weekend’s rain-impacted round on the Italian island. Unseasonal rain showers created incredibly tricky conditions which also made the water splashes deeper and provided an extra challenge to crews. Toyota’s GR Yaris appeared to particularly struggle in the […]
Lappi frustrated to miss out on «big chance» for WRC victory in Italy
The Finn produced one of the drives of his WRC career as he became locked in an intense fight for victory with Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier for 14 of the 19 gravel stages, held in challenging weather conditions. Lappi ended Friday with a 0.1-second lead over the eight-time world champion only to fall 18.2s behind at […]
Rovanpera surprised by WRC Sardinia points haul after «clever drive»
The reigning world champion was expecting a tall order in Sardinia starting first on the gravel stages on Friday at a rally that has yielded a best result of fifth in three previous top-tier attempts. However, the Finn finished third behind Hyundai duo Thierry Neuville and Esapekka Lappi after coming through desperately tricky conditions on […]
Тьерри Нёвиль выиграл Ралли Сардиния, Hyundai оформила дубль
Гонщик Hyundai Тьерри Нёвиль одержал первую победу в сезоне-2023 и 18-ю в карьеру, выиграв этап чемпионата мира по ралли на Сардинии. На протяжение первой половины дистанции бельгиец находился в тени Себастьена Ожье и Эсапекки Лаппи, который боролись между собой за лидерство практически на каждом допе. Ситуация впереди резко изменилась в субботу днём, когда восьмикратный чемпион […]
Neuville heads Hyundai 1-2 to boost title hopes
Neuville and co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe enjoyed a relatively comfortable run through Sunday’s four stages to complete a 33-second victory from Hyundai team-mate Esapekka Lappi. World champion and standings leader Kalle Rovanpera completed the podium in third, 1m55.3s in arrears. The journey to reach the finish was far from easy as unseasonable rain showers produced treacherous […]
В КАМАЗ-мастер оценили шансы на участие в Дакаре-2024
Ралли-марафон Дакар-2023 стал первым за последние 30 лет без команды «КАМАЗ-мастер». 19-кратные победители зачёта грузовиков ещё осенью прошлого года отказались от подписания специального документа, а FIA и организаторы не пошли им навстречу. До следующего Дакара ещё семь месяцев. Есть ли шансы на возвращение «Синей Армады» в январе следующего года? Стали известны дата и маршрут ралли-рейда […]
Neuville extends lead with first win of 2023 in sight
Despite holding a healthy 36.4s overnight lead, Neuville elected to push while the majority of his rivals opted to preserve their cars and tyres. Heading into the final two stages of the rally, the Belgian opened up a 43.0s lead over Hyundai team-mate Esapekka Lappi, while championship leader Kalle Rovanpera maintained a lonely third, 2m11.2s […]