In a thrilling turn of events, reigning World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanpera recently traded his trusty rally car for a test session in a Red Bull Formula 1 machine at the iconic Red Bull Ring. This venture into circuit racing represents an expansion of Rovanpera’s motorsport horizons, which have included a partial WRC campaign for Toyota this year and a successful stint in the Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux series.
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Lancia, the legendary 10-time WRC constructors’ champion, is making a highly anticipated return to rallying. The brand’s sporting director Eugenio Franzetti explains the key factors driving this decision, including the stability and cost-effectiveness of the Rally4 regulations, and the potential for a future WRC comeback.
Armin Schwarz, a legendary figure in rally racing, has carved out a remarkable career that has graced the World Rally Championship (WRC) podium with four different manufacturers. While he claimed his sole WRC victory with the Toyota Celica GT-Four, Schwarz’s heart lies with a different machine – the second-generation Skoda Octavia.
In a significant move for the World Rally Championship (WRC), Toyota has confirmed that eight-time world champion Sebastien Ogier will be part of its lineup for the upcoming Acropolis Rally Greece. This is a crucial event as Toyota looks to close the gap to rivals Hyundai in the manufacturers’ championship.
The 2023 World Rally Championship (WRC) title race has taken an exciting turn as Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville extends his lead over Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier, despite Ogier’s victory at Rally Finland. With the championship now entering its crucial stages, the battle between Neuville and Ogier promises to be a thrilling one as both drivers fight for the prestigious world title.
The 2024 WRC Secto Rally Finland was a rollercoaster of emotions for Toyota Gazoo Racing, with the team enduring a nightmare Sunday that saw their hopes for victory slip away in dramatic fashion. Kalle Rovanperä and Elfyn Evans both crashed out, paving the way for the unlikely pairing of Sebastian Ogier and Vincent Landais to take an unexpected victory.
Sebastien Ogier claimed victory at the dramatic Rally Finland in the 2023 WRC season, after long-time leader Kalle Rovanperä dramatically rolled out of the lead. The veteran French driver produced a strong drive to claim his third win of the season, while Thierry Neuville and Adrien Fourmaux secured podium finishes.
Reigning WRC champion Kalle Rovanpera and Elfyn Evans crash out of Rally Finland, handing the lead to Sebastien Ogier and boosting Thierry Neuville’s championship challenge. This dramatic turn of events has shaken up the WRC standings with four rallies remaining.
Kalle Rovanperä and Jonne Halttunen have taken a commanding lead on the opening day of the Secto Rally Finland, the ninth round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). The Finnish duo ended Friday’s nine stages with an impressive eight-second advantage over their Toyota teammates Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the rally over the weekend.
Sami Pajari, the young Finnish driver contending for the WRC2 title, has secured a remarkable maiden WRC stage win at the iconic Rally Finland, beating eight-time world champion Sebastien Ogier in the process. This milestone achievement has firmly placed Pajari on the map as a rising star in the world of rallying.