Relentless Neuville fends off Evans to hold narrow lead
The title rivals were locked in a titanic scrap across the day’s eight stages, which saw the lead change hands and the margin between the pair never exceeding five seconds, having started Saturday tied on overall times. A maximum attack approach, assisted by a beneficial tyre call in unpredictable weather, ultimately resulted in Hyundai driver […]
Neuville edges clear of Evans, Ogier in pursuit
Neuville and Evans started the day tied for the lead after ending Friday on identical times, and the fiercely competitive battle continued across the morning’s four stages. But it was championship points leader Neuville who had the measure of the Welshman to move into a 4.7s lead as the crews headed for service. Toyota’s Sebastien […]
Neuville, Evans tied for WRC Croatia lead «something special»
Hyundai’s Neuville and Toyota driver Evans incredibly clocked identical overall times to sit tied for the lead on Friday night after 119.74 competitive stage kilometres. Neuville claimed three of the four morning stages on the way to opening up a 10.1-second lead over Evans until a puncture on stage six cost the Belgian valuable time. […]
Neuville, Evans tied for the lead after eight stages
Hyundai’s Neuville and Toyota’s Evans couldn’t be split after 119.74 competitive stage kilometres, ending the day with identical overall times. Neuville had been in control of the rally, winning three of the four morning stages that contributed to a 10.1-second lead over Evans, before knocking a tyre off the rim in stage six. This strife […]
Neuville sets the pace to lead title rival Evans
The Hyundai driver set the pace by winning three of the four stages to open up an 8.6s lead over nearest title rival Evans. Eight-time world champion Sebastien Ogier coped admirably as stage conditions worsened after every pass to end the loop in third, 21.5s adrift. Hyundai’s Ott Tanak held fourth (+37.3s) despite struggling with […]
Hyundai enacts contingency plan after WRC Kenya fuel issue
Neuville’s i20 N was struck by a fuel system issue at Safari Rally Kenya that ended any hopes of a podium finish. The problem resulted in the Belgian losing more than 10 minutes, dropping from second to fifth overall. At the time Neuville, who leads Toyota’s Elfyn Evans by six points in the championship, felt […]
WRC 2025 rules limbo creating “critical” situation for teams
Toyota, Hyundai and M-Sport-Ford collectively wrote to the FIA opposing the governing body’s recommendations for next year, that include the removal of hybrid power from Rally1 cars alongside a reduction in aero and power. The thinking behind the FIA’s vision is to bring the Rally1 car more into line with the performance of Rally2 cars, […]
Hyundai to mark Breen anniversary with tribute livery, charity auction support
The popular Irishman lost his life on 13 April last year after succumbing to injuries sustained in a testing crash, driving for Hyundai ahead of the Croatia round last year. To mark the one-year anniversary of the tragic loss, Hyundai has set up an online auction of special items with all the proceeds going to […]
M-Sport set to debut WRC Puma upgrade in Croatia
The British squad has been working on the aerodynamic performance upgrade since last year, before opting to delay its rollout until the 2024 season. Following a successful test last week, the team has confirmed that it plans to fit the new component to its cars for next week’s asphalt rally. Drivers Adrien Fourmaux and Gregoire […]