Себастьян Феттель ответил, планирует ли участвовать в ралли
Четырёхкратный чемпион мира Формулы 1 Себастьян Феттель ответил, планирует ли выступать в чемпионате мира по ралли. Немецкий пилот готовится к своему первому выступлению в гонках после ухода из Формулы 1 в конце прошлого года. Феттель объединится с нынешним резервистом Mercedes Миком Шумахером, чтобы выступить в Гонке чемпионов. На пресс-конференции перед началом мероприятия Феттель сказал: «Я […]
WRC developing experimental propulsion class
Rallying’s top tier is currently in the process of formulating its immediate and long term regulations, with propulsion a key topic for discussion. Last year the WRC introduced a move to hybrid power, and became the first FIA world championship to use 100% sustainable fuel, through its Rally1 regulations, which will remain in place until […]
Toyota WRC boss Latvala plotting rally return
Latvala announced at the WRC 2023 launch in Monte Carlo that he is hoping to contest a round of the Japanese Rally Championship to assist with the development of the new Rally2 GR Yaris. Toyota revealed its Rally2 GR Yaris concept, its first entry into the Rally2 arena, at last year’s WRC season finale in […]
Abiteboul identifies first tasks as Hyundai WRC boss
The former Renault Formula 1 boss began his foray into rallying by leading the Hyundai squad for the first time at last weekend’s WRC season opener in Monte Carlo. While Hyundai was comfortably beaten by Toyota, the Korean marque left the principality with a third-place finish through Thierry Neuville, albeit 44.6s behind winner Sebastien Ogier. […]
Rally USA a potential contender to join WRC in 2024
The WRC has long held an ambition to secure a foothold in the USA, with the American market deemed a key battleground for championship stakeholders and a region with growing support for rallying. Rallying’s top tier last visited the USA in 1988 when the Olympus Rally in Washington was won by Lancia’s Miki Biasion. Speaking […]
No plans to alter Monte Carlo Rally route after lack of snow
An unusual lack of wintry conditions transformed the WRC season opener into a flat out dry asphalt sprint, which led to several calls from drivers to move the rally further north to guarantee the traditional snow and icy stages of the past. This was the second year the rally has been largely devoid of snow. […]
Monte Carlo winner Ogier to make WRC return in Mexico
The eight-time world champion had been tight-lipped on his 2023 plans this year, but in an interview with French broadcaster Canal+ he confirmed his attendance at the gravel rally from 16-19 March. Mexico returns to the WRC this year for the first time since 2020, when the event was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
The Good, The Bad and the undisputed master
Top Performer — Sebastien Ogier and Vincent Landais Much like Roger Federer’s domination of Wimbledon in his prime, watching Sebastien Ogier master the Monte Carlo Rally year after year is one those awe inspiring sporting moments. At 39-years-old and a semi retired rally driver, Ogier was in a league of his own as he and […]
WRC teams to contest national rallies to recover test mileage
New testing restrictions have been imposed on WRC teams this year in a bid to clamp down on costs by limiting manufacturer teams to 21 days (a maximum of seven per driver) instead of 28 as stipulated last year. Speaking to Motorsport.com prior to the last weekend’s season opener in Monte Carlo, Hyundai driver Thierry […]