Kalle Rovanpera co-driver Jonne Halttunen lands Toyota rally management role
Toyota has named Jonne Halttunen, former co-driver to Kalle Rovanpera, as project manager for the brand’s move into the American Rally Association (ARA) National Championship this year. The Japanese marque announced plans to contest the championship last year with its newly developed GR Corolla RC2 rally car, which will be piloted by Toyota’s World Rally […]
Iconic Ouninpohja stage dropped from 2026 WRC Rally Finland route
The iconic Ouninpohja stage, regarded as one of most revered in the World Rally Championship, has been dropped from Rally Finland this year as part of an event itinerary revamp. The 32.98km gravel rollercoaster, which has earned cult status over the years, made its return to Rally Finland in 2024 after a then-seven-year hiatus. Last […]
New WRC winter tyre expected in 2027 after Monte Carlo criticism
Hankook plans to introduce a new winter tyre in 2027 after the previous specification drew criticism from World Rally Championship crews at Rally Monte Carlo last weekend. Extreme winter weather rendered conditions the toughest witnessed at the asphalt WRC season opener in more than decade, as crews faced treacherous snow, ice and slush-covered roads. Prior […]
Why Thierry Neuville struggled in “most difficult” Monte Carlo Rally
Thierry Neuville has previously conquered the Monte Carlo Rally twice, but a fundamental lack of confidence to push his Hyundai to the limit left the 2024 world champion on the back foot.Neuville had flagged even before last weekend’s season opener that he would be “lying a bit” if he said he felt confident behind the […]
Rally USA return edges closer for 2027 as WRC plans test
The World Rally Championship making a return to the USA next year is a step closer, with a candidate test rally planned later this year. The WRC has long held an ambition to return to the USA for the first time since the 1988 Olympus Rally, with the project a key part of its plan […]
More than 10 tuners interested in joining WRC under 2027 rules
More than 10 tuners have expressed interest in the World Rally Championship’s new technical regulations for 2027, according to the FIA.Next year the WRC will embark upon a new technical era that aims to increase the number of constructors competing in the pinnacle of rallying.The new technical regulations, which will span a 10-year period, are […]
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg continues domination from Elfyn Evans
Oliver Solberg survived a slow puncture to hold a healthy Rally Monte Carlo lead, as Toyota’s new World Rally Championship signing continued his domination of the event.Solberg, co-driven by Elliott Edmondson, chalked up two stage wins from Friday morning’s three tests that served up extremely challenging snow- and ice-covered roads. The son of 2003 world […]
How Oliver Solberg picked up his “crazy dream” Monte Carlo win
Before the weekend, Oliver Solberg had modest expectations: tipping a top five result as his goal for his first start as a full-time factory Toyota World Rally Championship driver. However, that quickly changed after he delivered a stunning drive to win what was regarded as the toughest Monte Carlo for a generation.Extreme wintry weather plagued […]
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg dominates to claim sensational win
Oliver Solberg outlined his World Rally Championship credentials with a stunning Rally Monte Carlo victory in one of the most challenging season openers in recent memory.Toyota’s new signing defied expectations in extreme snow and icy conditions to deliver an emphatic victory, beating his more experienced Toyota team-mates Elfyn Evans [+51.8s] and reigning nine-time world champion […]