In a dramatic turn of events, Ott Tanak, a top contender in the World Rally Championship (WRC), found himself involved in a high-speed crash during the Rally Estonia. Tanak and his co-driver Martin Jarveoja were driving a WRC-specification Hyundai i20 Rally1 car in the national class of the event, but their plans were derailed when Tanak lost control of his i20 N at high speed, leading to a dramatic roll before the car came to rest in a ditch. Fortunately, Tanak and Jarveoja were unharmed and are now preparing for the upcoming WRC rounds in Latvia and Finland.
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In a major step towards inclusivity, the World Rally Championship (WRC) has announced an exciting new program to increase female participation in the sport’s top tiers. The ‘Beyond Rally’ initiative will offer a fully-funded drive in the 2025 Junior WRC championship to aspiring young female drivers, aiming to bridge the gap and see more women consistently competing at the highest levels of rally racing.
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.
In a significant development for motorsport enthusiasts, the organizer of the Rally Greece and the WRC Promoter have signed a new contract, extending the Acropolis Rally’s presence in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) until 2027. This news will undoubtedly delight GT and endurance racing fans as the continued presence of the iconic event ensures a diverse and challenging calendar for the world’s top drivers and teams.
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.
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.
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.