M-Sport favours new WRC car build over upgraded Rally2 option for 2027
Developing a brand new car to compete under the World Rally Championship’s new 2027 technical regulations remains the priority for M-Sport , rather than upgrading its Rally2 car. The WRC is gearing up to introduce a new ruleset for 2027, which is designed to be more affordable and flexible in a bid to attract more […]
Kalle Rovanpera even hungrier for third WRC title after Central Europe win
Kalle Rovanpera says victory at the Central European Rally has made him even hungrier to leave the World Rally Championship at the end of the season with a third world title. Rovanpera headed into the 18-stage asphalt rally knowing a strong result was required to keep his title hopes alive after falling 21 points behind […]
Martins Sesks rejoins M-Sport for WRC Saudi Arabia finale
Martins Sesks will contest next month’s World Rally Championship season finale in Saudi Arabia as part of an expanded four-car M-Sport-Ford operation that includes multiple Dakar Rally winner Nasser Al-Attiyah. The WRC rising star joined M-Sport for a six-round WRC programme this year after delivering a series of impressive performances driving the team’s Ford Puma […]
Thierry Neuville thankful for WRC safety protocols after nasty Central Europe crash
Thierry Neuville paid tribute to the World Rally Championship’s safety protocols that “saved” himself and co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe from injury after a violent crash at the Central European Rally. The reigning world champion crew were transferred to hospital for precautionary checks after a nasty crash into a bridge that was protected by a hay bale. […]
Kalle Rovanpera wins as Toyota seals manufacturers’ title
Kalle Rovanpera boosted his hopes of a third World Rally Championship title after taking a dominant victory at the Central European Rally, helping Toyota seal a ninth constructors’ crown. A matter of days after announcing plans to leave the WRC at the end of the year for a bold career move to single seater racing, the […]
Lancia announces WRC2 plan for 2026
Lancia has announced plans to return to the World Rally Championship next year competing in the second tier WRC2 class with its new Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale. The Italian firm announced its plans via a video released on social media accompanied by a brief statement confirming that its newly developed Rally2 car will make its […]
Kalle Rovanpera in control after Sebastien Ogier exit
World Rally Championship title contender Kalle Rovanpera opened up a healthy 36.3s lead heading into the final day of the Central European Rally after Sebastien Ogier crashed out of the victory battle. Hyundai’s Ott Tanak completed the day as Rovanpera’s nearest rival after edging fellow title contender Elfyn Evans to second spot by 8.4s across […]
Sebastien Ogier crashes out of Central European Rally
World Rally Championship leader Sebastien Ogier has crashed out of the Central European Rally in what could be a pivotal moment in the title race. The eight-time world champion had just lost the lead of the 18-stage asphalt event by 0.7s to Toyota title rival Kalle Rovanpera in Saturday’s first test, before drama struck in […]
Central European Rally organisers respond to WRC driver visibility complaints
Central European Rally organisers will make changes to anti cut devices that have left World Rally Championship drivers struggling to see the road, particularly in night conditions. Anti cut poles have been placed on the edges of the road throughout the asphalt stages in order to prevent drivers from cutting sections of stages and bringing […]