Sensational Solberg Dominates Rally Estonia with Thrilling Performance!

Sensational Solberg Dominates Rally Estonia with Thrilling Performance!

It may be just a one-off outing in Toyota Gazoo Racing’s GR Yaris Rally1 for Oliver Solberg and Elliot Edmondson, but the 23-year-old grabbed the opportunity with both hands by winning three of Rally Estonia’s six Friday stages. Solberg was blisteringly quick through Friday morning’s opening 24.35km stage, the longest of the rally, beating his […]

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The High-Stakes Battle: Ott Tanak’s Heart-Stopping Journey to WRC Acropolis Rally Victory

Ott Tanak expressed concern about losing his dominating World Rally Championship win in Greece due to a gearbox issue in the final stage. Despite developing gearbox problems, Tanak managed to finish the stage, only dropping 16 seconds to secure the win. There were muted celebrations at the finish line as Tanak worried about the car completing the 50km road section to the final time control. Despite the challenges faced, Tanak expressed relief and pride in achieving his 22nd WRC win, highlighting the tough nature of the rally. His victory has…

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Neuville’s Bold Critique: Unleashing the Fury Against Hankook at WRC Acropolis Rally

Thierry Neuville expressed dissatisfaction with the Hankook control tyres in the World Rally Championship, stating they are not performing at the expected level following tire problems at the Acropolis Rally Greece. Neuville faced punctures that caused him to drop from the rally lead to eighth, with other drivers in the Rally1 field also experiencing tire damage while navigating the rough gravel stages. Despite tire issues affecting his performance, Neuville managed to climb to seventh overall, but remained frustrated with the tire quality, emphasizing the challenges faced due to punctures and…

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Ogier Dominates Amidst Tire Tumult: A Thrilling Display at WRC Acropolis Rally

Sebastien Ogier has taken the lead in the Acropolis Rally Greece despite facing punctures along with other crews in the World Rally Championship on a challenging Friday morning. After the morning loop, Ogier holds a 6.1s advantage over Ott Tanak from Hyundai, with Adrien Fourmaux trailing in third by 14.4s. Ogier shared the overnight lead with Tanak before tackling the rugged gravel stages on Friday, maintaining a strong performance despite dropping to third place momentarily due to the road cleaning effect. The rough conditions on the stages, caused by dry…

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Hyundai’s Revolutionary Driver Cooling System: Conquering the Scorching Heat of the WRC Acropolis Rally

Hyundai will introduce a new driver cooling system at the Acropolis Rally Greece this weekend, with cockpit temperatures expected to reach nearly 70 degrees Celsius. The rally in Greece is known for its challenging gravel stages and extreme heat, making conditions especially tough this year. Weather forecasts predict temperatures around 37 degrees, double inside the cockpit, posing challenges for drivers and teams. Hyundai will use a helmet cooling system for the first time in competitive action to help its drivers cope with the high temperatures. Toyota also made changes to…

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Hyundai’s Innovative Driver Cooling System: Beating the Heat of the WRC Acropolis Rally

Hyundai is set to introduce a new driver cooling system at the Acropolis Rally Greece this weekend to combat the expected cockpit temperatures reaching nearly 70 degrees Celsius. The rally in Greece is known for its challenging rough gravel stages and extreme heat, making it one of the toughest events on the World Rally Championship calendar. This year, the event has returned to its traditional June date, with weather forecasts predicting ambient temperatures around 37 degrees, posing a significant challenge for drivers and teams. In response to the high cockpit…

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Hyundai’s Pursuit of Victory in WRC Sardinia Comes with Consequences Amidst Losing Streak

Hyundai is determined to secure a victory at Rally Italy Sardinia and is prepared to face whatever challenges come their way in their quest for a first win of the 2025 World Rally Championship. With an impressive track record at Sardinia, Hyundai is aiming to break Toyota’s winning streak for the year, led by Ott Tanak who remains within striking distance of Sebastien Ogier despite setbacks during Saturday’s stages. Hyundai’s technical director, Francois-Xavier Demaison, emphasizes the team’s strategic approach for the unknown Sunday stages as they maintain a fighting spirit…

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Ogier’s Triumph: Battling Through Sardinia’s Grueling Trials to Maintain the Lead

Sebastien Ogier will start the final day of Rally Italy Sardinia with an 11.1s lead after a challenging Saturday that saw troubles for many World Rally Championship crews. Ogier and Ott Tanak engaged in a tense battle amidst high puncture risks, with Tanak showing determination by winning two afternoon stages. Despite suffering a puncture, Ogier maintained his lead, winning the final stage of the day. Toyota’s Kalle Rovanpera, alongside Ogier, avoided issues to hold onto third place. While teammates Evans, Katsuta, and Pajari faced difficulties, Evans managed to move up…

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