Three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Andre Lotterer expressed his interest in exploring opportunities in rallying after fulfilling his dream of driving a World Rally Championship car. Lotterer, with a background in sportscar racing and Formula E, has always admired rallying, influenced by his father’s rally team in Belgium. Recently, Lotterer had the chance to experience driving a WRC Citroen DS3, courtesy of close friend Thierry Neuville. Impressed by the WRC car’s agility and control, Lotterer mentioned his desire to further participate in rally events and potentially consider a Dakar…
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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…
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…
BővebbenThe Dust settles: WRC embarks on thrilling gravel odyssey in Portugal
The World Rally Championship is entering a crucial phase of the title race, starting with Rally Portugal this weekend and a series of seven consecutive gravel rallies following. Toyota’s Elfyn Evans currently holds a 43-point lead over teammate Kalle Rovanpera, with Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville in third, 50 points behind, setting the stage for a competitive battle for the championship. The upcoming gravel events will play a significant role in determining the outcome of this year’s title fight. Kalle Rovanpera’s recent impressive performance in the Rally Islas Canarias, showcasing his asphalt…
BővebbenVictory Within Reach: Elfyn Evans Clinches Rally Sweden by a Whisker
Super Sunday on Rally Sweden was just that! After 300km of hard racing, Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin won the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship by 3.8 seconds from Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston in another Toyota Gazoo Racing one-two. Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe brought their Hyundai i20 N home on […]
BővebbenEvans’ Slim Lead Sets Stage for Thrilling WRC Rally Sweden Finale
Elfyn Evans (above) heads into WRC Rally Sweden’s final day on Sunday with a first victory of the season hanging in the balance after his lead over Toyota Gazoo Racing teammate Takamoto Katsuta was…
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