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Toyota leads the charge after brutal day in the Rift Valley Elfyn Evans held the top spot at Safari Rally Kenya after a brutal Friday that claimed several frontrunners, while teammate Kalle Rovanperä and Ott Tänak kept the pressure on heading into Saturday. Toyota’s dominance was further underlined in the opening stage of Saturday as the Welshman doubled his lead over Rovanperä, while Hyundai’s…

Gill Triumphs in Sweden, but Johansson Claims Early Junior WRC Lead

Australia’s Taylor Gill kicked off the 2025 FIA Junior WRC season in style, securing his second career victory at Rally Sweden on Sunday. However, it was Sweden’s Mille Johansson who walked away as the early championship leader, thanks to his impressive stage-winning pace despite a costly mistake on Saturday. Gill Holds His Nerve on Ice Trading the scorching heat of Australia for Sweden’s frozen…

The 2025 FIA World Rally Championship season witnessed another epic showdown as Elfyn Evans clinched a commanding victory at Rally Sweden, securing maximum points from the event and propelling himself to the top of the championship leaderboard. Toyota GAZOO Racing WRT continued their stronghold over the manufacturers’ championship, leaving Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team and M-Sport Ford…

Taylor Gill Seizes Junior WRC Lead After Johansson’s Swedish Nightmare

The second leg of Rally Sweden’s FIA Junior WRC season opener delivered a heart-stopping twist, as Mille Johansson’s dominant run ended in disaster, paving the way for Australia’s Taylor Gill to claim the lead ahead of the final showdown on Sunday. Johansson’s Snowbank Misfortune Hometown hero Mille Johansson had been in imperious form throughout Friday and stretched his lead to nearly a minute…

Evans Fights to Hold the Lead as Drama Unfolds on Saturday at Rally Sweden

The penultimate day of Rally Sweden 2025 delivered non-stop action as the battle for victory intensified across the snowy Swedish stages. Elfyn Evans heads into Sunday with a slim 3.0-second lead over teammate Takamoto Katsuta, while reigning world champion Thierry Neuville sits just 6.3 seconds behind, ready to pounce in the final showdown. A Battle of Fractions at the Top Toyota’s Elfyn Evans…

Rally Sweden Day 1: Evans Snatches the Lead as Ice-Covered Roads Push Drivers to the Limit

Umeå, Sweden – February 14, 2025 The breathtaking snowbanks and frozen forest roads of Sweden once again played host to the high-speed drama of the FIA World Rally Championship. Day 1 of Rally Sweden 2025 proved to be a rollercoaster of lead changes, near-misses, and spectacular performances, setting the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend. After eight grueling stages through…

From Thursday’s icy dawn to Sunday’s dramatic finale on the legendary Col de Turini, the 2025 Rallye Monte-Carlo unfolded like a story scripted for Sébastien Ogier. The eight-time world champion made history with his 10th win at Monte-Carlo, a feat no other driver has ever achieved. The opening round of the World Rally Championship offered everything: treacherous conditions, thrilling battles,…

Perfect 10: Ogier Makes History

Sébastien Ogier capped off a perfect Sunday at Rallye Monte-Carlo with victory on the legendary Col de Turini Wolf Power Stage, securing his 10th Monte win. The Frenchman dominated the icy roads, maintaining composure under immense pressure from teammate Elfyn Evans and Hyundai’s Adrien Fourmaux. Ogier’s Wolf Power Stage win added 5 crucial points to his tally, bringing his total to 33 points and…

Poland’s Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has been touted as Europe’s next great airport—a state-of-the-art facility designed to handle 40 million passengers annually by 2035. Announced in 2005, the project has been slow to take shape, with construction still yet to begin in 2026. While the concept of CPK is ambitious, its necessity and execution raise serious questions, especially when…

WRC Confirms 2027 Technical Regulations: A New Era for Rallying

The FIA has officially approved the 2027 WRC Technical Regulations, setting the stage for a transformative decade in rallying. These new rules aim to reduce costs, enhance sustainability, and increase accessibility for teams and manufacturers. Rally2-Based Cars Lead the Way From 2027, the top tier of the World Rally Championship will transition to Rally2-based vehicles, featuring: Cost Cap:…

2025 WRC Points System: Simpler and More Competitive

The FIA has announced a revamped points system for the 2025 World Rally Championship, ensuring clearer and more competitive scoring while maintaining the excitement of the final day. Key Changes to the Points System No More Saturday Points: Points awarded based on Saturday positions will be removed. Simplified Rally Points: The top 10 finishers will receive points on a 25-17-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1…

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRT Unveils 2025 Line-Up

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) has announced an exciting driver line-up for the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), blending young talent with proven champions to continue its legacy of dominance in the sport. Following a stellar 2024 season, where the team secured eight wins from 13 rallies and clinched a fourth consecutive manufacturers’ championship, TGR-WRT is set to…

Thierry Neuville: A Decade of Perseverance Culminates in WRC Glory

Thierry Neuville’s maiden World Rally Championship (WRC) title in 2024 is more than just a victory—it’s the crowning moment of a career built on grit, persistence, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Rally fans have watched Neuville’s journey with admiration as he transformed from a promising rookie into one of the sport’s most consistent and formidable competitors. Here’s a closer look at…

Rally Japan Day 2: Tänak Extends Lead, Neuville Battles Back to Seventh

Day 2 of Forum8 Rally Japan saw Ott Tänak continue to extend his lead over Toyota rival Elfyn Evans. As the drivers battled through SS10 to SS15, Tänak remained consistent, ending the day with a 36-second advantage over Evans. Despite tricky conditions and tough competition, Tänak pushed to consolidate his lead, making him the driver to beat on the final day. Tänak: “We Need to Push” After SS15,…

Rally Japan Day 2: Tänak Dominates as Neuville Faces Setbacks

The second day of Forum8 Rally Japan brought twists and turns that significantly impacted the standings. Ott Tänak showed incredible pace, taking a commanding lead, while Thierry Neuville faced mechanical challenges that pushed him down the order. The day was filled with exciting battles, impressive comebacks, and unexpected setbacks as the drivers tackled the challenging Japanese stages. SS4:…

Rally Japan: Fourmaux Leads Opening Stage as Ogier Struggles

The 2024 Forum8 Rally Japan kicked off with Super Special Stage 1 (SS1) at Toyota Stadium, where drivers faced head-to-head battles. French driver Adrien Fourmaux made headlines by leading a WRC event for the first time in his career. M-Sport Ford WRT driver Fourmaux managed to outpace Toyota GAZOO Racing’s Sébastien Ogier, taking the lead with a time of 1 minute 44.4 seconds in SS1, giving him a…