WRC 2027 regulations have made a major leap to reality with the FIA agreeing upon the last details of technicality and homologation, which will eventually define the topmost level of the World Rally Championship starting the year 2027. And after it passed in the World Motor Sport Council meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the ruling body declared that the building blocks are now well in place to what it...
Ott Tanak WRC title speak can now get a huge boost as it has been decided formally that Hyundai has decided to support their top talent to the end of the world rally championship of 2025. The disparate campaign by the Estonian during the preceding year has faded behind with the aid of Hyundai as well as enhanced reliability in the i20 N Rally1 in addition to the...
World Rally Championship (WRC) drivers continue to build their opposition to penalties imposed by the FIA regarding improper verbal expressions throughout post-stage interviews. The controversy started after Rally Sweden when FIA fined Adrien Fourmaux €10,000 for swearing passionately in his post-event interview. Drivers now align in their push for rule transparency from the FIA as they raise awareness about fierce competition pressures within their field. The protest grew...
Proton Racing has finalized its driver lineup for the Hypercar class in the upcoming World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. Neel Jani, winner of the Le Mans 24 Hours, will continue as a full-season driver alongside Porsche-contracted driver Julien Andlauer and Harry Tincknell. This trio will pilot the Porsche 963 LMDh car for Proton Racing. Jani’s commitment to the team extends from his participation since the car’s debut at...
The 2024 Dakar Rally witnessed a historic moment as Carlos Sainz Sr secured a commendable victory for Audi, marking the German marque’s first triumph in the prestigious marathon. The 46th edition in Saudi Arabia showcased Sainz’s dominance, leading almost the entire way and eventually claiming the overall victory by a substantial margin over his competitors. Despite not winning a single individual stage, Sainz’s consistent drives and ability to...
Toyota has recently revealed the highly anticipated GR Yaris Rally1 that will be a key contender in the 2024 World Rally Championship (WRC). This new iteration boasts a distinctive matte black livery, a departure from the iconic red, white, and black colors that have characterized Toyota’s WRC presence since their return in 2017. The eye-catching matte black livery is a bold choice by Toyota, breaking away from the...
In the somber shadows cast by the untimely passing of the esteemed World Rally Championship star, Craig Breen, emerges a beacon of hope for the world of rallying. The newly established Craig Breen Foundation stands as a tribute to the indomitable Irishman, offering a hand of support to the budding talents engaged in Ireland’s J1000 Forestry Series. Beyond the roar of engines and the thrill of the race,...
The complexion of next year’s World Rally Championship was changed entirely a day after the 2023 season ended. With Kalle Rovanpera switching to a part-time campaign, it asks questions of the sport and what its future looks like, even if the Finn is scheduled for a full-time return in 2025. Rovanpera’s decision to step away from a full-time programme next year has not only blown the 2024 World...
In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Elfyn Evans clinched his third victory in the 2023 World Rally Championship (WRC) in Japan, marking an exhilarating conclusion to the season for Toyota. The picturesque Japanese landscape bore witness to an outstanding performance by the Welsh driver, as he conquered challenging wet and snowy conditions, securing a Toyota 1-2-3 podium finish. Let’s delve into the details of this gripping...
In a captivating progression within the world of rallying, Toyota’s WRC Challenge Programme is set to witness the rise of two promising talents, Hikaru Kogure and Yuki Yamamoto. These young Japanese drivers have earned their passage to the prestigious Rally2 class for the upcoming 2024 season, marking a significant step forward in their developmental journey. Initiated in 2022, the second generation of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRC Challenge...