Sebastien Ogier will start the final day of Rally Italy Sardinia with an 11.1s lead after a challenging Saturday. He faced tough competition from Ott Tanak in difficult conditions with a high puncture risk. Despite a morning puncture, Tanak fought back in the afternoon stages, but Ogier maintained his lead. Toyota’s Kalle Rovanpera also had a solid day, avoiding issues and holding onto third place. Team-mates Elfyn Evans, Takamoto Katsuta, and Sami Pajari experienced drama, impacting the leaderboard. Adrien Fourmaux suffered setbacks, including a puncture and a roll, while Thierry…
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Rising Rally Star Fourmaux Ready to Rebound from Setback with Confidence: A Journey to Success in WRC
Adrien Fourmaux expressed confidence in his luck turning around despite being sidelined from the World Rally Championship victory battle due to an issue for the second consecutive event. The Hyundai driver was in a fierce battle for the lead at Rally Italy Sardinia before a front left puncture dashed his hopes of a debut WRC win. Fourmaux, facing setbacks this season, reflected on the string of misfortunes he has encountered in previous rallies. Despite the disappointing turn of events, he remained determined to bounce back and learn from the challenges…
BővebbenDominant Ogier Takes Command in WRC Rally Sardinia as Fourmaux Falters
Sebastien Ogier remains in the lead of Rally Italy Sardinia, having briefly lost his advantage to Adrien Fourmaux in the dust; however, Fourmaux’s victory bid in the World Rally Championship ultimately failed. After extending his lead to 7.4s, Ogier encountered drama on stage 8, resulting from a puncture for Fourmaux after hitting an unexpected rock. Despite a two-minute wheel change, Fourmaux struggled with visibility due to dust, allowing Ott Tanak to take over the lead temporarily. Following an appeal, rally organisers adjusted Ogier’s time, putting him back in the lead…
BővebbenSebastien Ogier Set to Conquer the Acropolis Rally in WRC Return
Sebastien Ogier has been listed to compete in the Acropolis Rally Greece round of the World Rally Championship next month, part of a 12-car Rally1 entry list. This will be Ogier’s fifth start in a partial WRC campaign in 2025, driving for Toyota alongside Elfyn Evans, Kalle Rovanpera, Takamoto Katsuta, and Sami Pajari. Hyundai will have Thierry Neuville, Ott Tanak, and Adrien Fourmaux in their i20 N Rally1 cars, while M-Sport-Ford will field four Pumas with privateer Jourdan Serderidis and others. The event will also have 34 WRC2 entries, including…
BővebbenRallying to New Heights: Ogier’s Acropolis Addition Revs Up 2025 WRC Season!
Sebastien Ogier will be competing in the Acropolis Rally next month as part of a 12-car Rally1 entry list for the World Rally Championship event. This rally will be Ogier’s fifth start of the season and he will be joining Toyota’s lineup alongside Elfyn Evans, Kalle Rovanpera, Takamoto Katsuta, and Sami Pajari. Hyundai will have Thierry Neuville, Ott Tanak, and Adrien Fourmaux driving the i20 N Rally1 cars, while M-Sport-Ford will run four Pumas with privateer Jourdan Serderidis joining the team. In addition to the main entries, there will be…
BővebbenOgier Seizes Victory: The Epic Rally Portugal Triumph Over Tanak’s Rivalry
At the Portugal Rally, Ott Tanak was acknowledged by Sebastien Ogier for his superior pace, a rare occurrence for the eight-time world champion. This marked Ogier’s 63rd WRC career win, a victory at the same event that started his remarkable winning streak 15 years ago. Despite being a master of winning races over the years, Ogier emphasized the importance of race management over sheer speed in rallying. Ultimately, Ogier managed to secure a hard-fought win over Tanak in one of the most challenging rallies of his career. While Toyota maintained…
BővebbenFourmaux’s Rally Portugal Hopes Dashed by Unexpected Setback
Adrien Fourmaux had to retire from the Rally Portugal victory battle due to unfortunate circumstances, easing the pressure on his Hyundai World Rally Championship teammate Ott Tanak, who was leading the rally. Despite trailing Tanak by just 0.2 seconds after stage five, Fourmaux encountered issues with his Hyundai i20 N in stage eight, causing damage to the left front suspension and forcing him to stop suddenly. Following Fourmaux’s exit, Tanak managed to extend his lead over Toyota’s Takamoto Katsuta with a broken windscreen, while six-time Rally Portugal winner Sebastien Ogier…
BővebbenFourmaux’s Rally Portugal Triumph Slips Away in the Face of Unforeseen Setback
Adrien Fourmaux unfortunately had to withdraw from the Rally Portugal victory battle due to unforeseen circumstances, easing the pressure on his Hyundai teammate Ott Tanak, who was leading the rally. Both Tanak and Fourmaux were locked in a fierce competition for victory after Hyundai’s strong performance on the tricky gravel stages in Portugal. Despite staying close to Tanak in the initial stages, Fourmaux’s rally came to an abrupt end in stage eight due to sudden car issues. The incident, which caused damage to the left front suspension, led to a…
BővebbenHyundai’s Rallying Determination: Navigating the Road Ahead in WRC
Hyundai Motorsport boss Cyril Abiteboul remains optimistic about the brand’s potential participation in the World Rally Championship next year but has concerns that are currently hindering a commitment to 2027. The future involvement of Hyundai in the WRC is a significant topic, with the manufacturer yet to officially commit beyond this year as it prepares to join the World Endurance Championship in 2026. Hyundai has been running a factory WRC program since 2014, with no long-term contracts in place for its drivers Thierry Neuville, Ott Tanak, and Adrien Fourmaux. Speculation…
BővebbenEnforcing Discipline: FIA’s Historic Action Against Swearing in Motorsport
FIA stewards have punished WRC driver Adrien Fourmaux for swearing in a post-stage interview at Rally Sweden, which sets a precedent for other championships governed by the FIA to follow.
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