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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Ogier’s Grit and Skill Shine Through on Treacherous Sardinia Saturday

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…

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Dominant 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…

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Sebastien 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…

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Rallying 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…

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Ogier 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…

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