The World Rally Championship (WRC) is set to embark on an exciting new chapter, with plans to expand the calendar to 14 rounds for the 2025 season. This significant development includes the debuts of Paraguay and Saudi Arabia, further diversifying the championship’s geographical footprint and promising an even more thrilling Dakar Rally experience for enthusiasts.
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Motorsport enthusiasts are buzzing with the news that Hyundai is gearing up to enter the World Endurance Championship’s (WEC) prestigious Hypercar class and compete at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans within the next three years. This move has been facilitated by the recent two-year extension of the LMDh and Le Mans Hypercar rulesets, and could see Hyundai Motorsport debut in the GTP category of the IMSA SportsCar Championship as early as 2026.
Thierry Neuville, the current points leader in the World Rally Championship (WRC), is eager to secure a national rally outing or additional seat time in his Hyundai i20 N Rally1 car to prepare for the upcoming fast gravel rallies in Latvia and Finland. The Belgian rally driver is seeking more opportunities behind the wheel to adapt to the demanding gravel stages and maintain his lead in the championship standings.
Hyundai’s Andreas Mikkelsen has taken the lead in Rally Poland after a challenging day of action in the World Rally Championship (WRC). The event was disrupted by the cancellation of two stages due to spectator safety concerns, but Mikkelsen managed to fend off reigning champion Kalle Rovanperä of Toyota to establish a narrow advantage.
The British GT Championship kicked off its Brands Hatch race weekend with a damp start, setting the stage for an exciting day of racing action. Championship leaders demonstrated their prowess in the challenging conditions, while young guns made their mark in the GT4 class.
In a thrilling start to the Rally Poland event, Hyundai’s Ott Tanak has taken an early lead after edging out his team-mate and WRC points leader Thierry Neuville on the opening stage. The side-by-side Mikolajki Arena spectacle kicked off the rally with a packed crowd in attendance, setting the stage for an exciting weekend of WRC action.
Toyota has called upon reigning WRC champion Kalle Rovanpera to replace the injured Sébastien Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais at this week’s Rally Poland, a last-minute decision that the young Finnish driver admits will pose ‘a big challenge.’ Rovanpera and co-driver Jonne Halttunen will need to complete the entire recce process in just over 24 hours before the event kicks off on Thursday night.
Thierry Neuville, the current WRC points leader, is hopeful that contract renewal talks with Hyundai can begin soon once the manufacturer’s plan to utilize its development jokers for its World Rally Championship (WRC) car is confirmed. The Belgian driver is relieved by the FIA’s decision to uphold the current Rally1 and Rally2 technical regulations, which he believes will secure the participation of current manufacturers and improve the promotion and evolution of the championship.
In a dramatic turn of events, Toyota GAZOO Racing has announced that rising WRC star Kalle Rovanpera will replace the injured Sebastien Ogier for the upcoming Rally Poland event. This decision comes after Ogier and his co-driver Vincent Landais were involved in a road traffic accident while preparing pacenotes.
The 2023 Rally Sardinia in the World Rally Championship (WRC) delivered a nail-biting finish as Ott Tänak of Hyundai edged out Toyota’s Sébastien Ogier by just 0.2 seconds to claim victory, marking the joint-closest finish for a win in WRC history.