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Why WRC 2027 car project is the “most difficult” Toyota has faced

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Why WRC 2027 car project is the “most difficult” Toyota has faced

The mental challenge Evans takes on at Rally Japan

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The mental challenge Evans takes on at Rally Japan

Why Fourmaux remained so positive after WRC Rally Japan exit

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Why Fourmaux remained so positive after WRC Rally Japan exit

What Tanak's exit means for Hyundai and the WRC

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What Tanak's exit means for Hyundai and the WRC

Why WRC Rally Japan win was so satisfying for Ogier

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Why WRC Rally Japan win was so satisfying for Ogier

Tanak exit a "huge loss" for WRC, says championship leader Evans

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Tanak exit a "huge loss" for WRC, says championship leader Evans

What Toyota expects from 2026 WRC signing Solberg

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What Toyota expects from 2026 WRC signing Solberg

Solberg secures full-time Toyota WRC drive for 2026

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Solberg secures full-time Toyota WRC drive for 2026

Hyundai was working on WRC driver line-up “Plan B” before Tanak exit

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Hyundai was working on WRC driver line-up “Plan B” before Tanak exit

Tanak to step down from full-time rallying at end of 2025 

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WRC WRC
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Tanak to step down from full-time rallying at end of 2025 

WRC Rally Japan: Ogier beats Evans to take title fight down to the wire

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WRC WRC
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WRC Rally Japan: Ogier beats Evans to take title fight down to the wire

WRC Rally Japan: Fourmaux retires after losing passenger door in wild moment

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WRC Rally Japan: Fourmaux retires after losing passenger door in wild moment

Evans braced for “lottery” WRC Rally Japan final day

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WRC WRC
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Evans braced for “lottery” WRC Rally Japan final day

WRC Rally Japan: Ogier extends lead ahead of charging Evans

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WRC WRC
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WRC Rally Japan: Ogier extends lead ahead of charging Evans

WRC Rally Japan: Evans closes in on Ogier, Katsuta exits victory fight

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WRC WRC
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WRC Rally Japan: Evans closes in on Ogier, Katsuta exits victory fight

WRC Rally Japan: Ogier extends lead from Katsuta, Evans third

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WRC Rally Japan: Ogier extends lead from Katsuta, Evans third

WRC Rally Japan: Ogier snatches lead from Evans as Rovanpera hits trouble

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WRC Rally Japan: Ogier snatches lead from Evans as Rovanpera hits trouble

WRC Rally Japan: Rovanpera faces WRC title setback after early off

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WRC WRC
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WRC Rally Japan: Rovanpera faces WRC title setback after early off

WRC Rally Japan: Rovanpera grabs early lead, promises full attack for title

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WRC WRC
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WRC Rally Japan: Rovanpera grabs early lead, promises full attack for title

Tanak tight-lipped on Hyundai future as WRC speculation mounts 

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WRC WRC
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Tanak tight-lipped on Hyundai future as WRC speculation mounts 

Hyundai reveals key signings to bolster resources for WEC and WRC 

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WRC WRC
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Hyundai reveals key signings to bolster resources for WEC and WRC 

Hyundai fined for breaching homologation rules at WRC Rally Japan

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WRC WRC
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Hyundai fined for breaching homologation rules at WRC Rally Japan

World champion Neuville joins WRC stars for Monza Rally Show

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WRC WRC
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World champion Neuville joins WRC stars for Monza Rally Show

Hyundai "needs to do better" and learn from “painful" WRC title defeat

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WRC WRC
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Hyundai "needs to do better" and learn from “painful" WRC title defeat

How Neuville overcame Rally Japan jeopardy to clinch the WRC crown at last

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WRC WRC
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How Neuville overcame Rally Japan jeopardy to clinch the WRC crown at last

Toyota expands WRC driver line-up for 2025, Kankkunen lands management role

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WRC WRC
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Toyota expands WRC driver line-up for 2025, Kankkunen lands management role

Rally Japan organisers hit with hefty €50,000 fine for safety breach

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WRC WRC
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Rally Japan organisers hit with hefty €50,000 fine for safety breach

Toyota’s final stage WRC manufacturer triumph at Rally Japan an “amazing story” 

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WRC WRC
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Toyota’s final stage WRC manufacturer triumph at Rally Japan an “amazing story” 

Neuville: WRC title a reward for “years of fighting and never giving up” 

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WRC WRC
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Neuville: WRC title a reward for “years of fighting and never giving up” 

WRC Japan: Evans wins, Toyota snatches WRC manufacturers' title in final stage thriller

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WRC WRC
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WRC Japan: Evans wins, Toyota snatches WRC manufacturers' title in final stage thriller

Tanak explains "proper disaster” WRC title deciding crash

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Tanak explains "proper disaster” WRC title deciding crash

WRC Japan: Tanak crash hands Neuville the WRC title

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WRC Japan: Tanak crash hands Neuville the WRC title

Neuville: “I still need to drive fast” on Sunday to clinch maiden WRC title

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WRC WRC
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Neuville: “I still need to drive fast” on Sunday to clinch maiden WRC title

Toyota “may need support from Ford” to win WRC title at Rally Japan

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WRC WRC
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Toyota “may need support from Ford” to win WRC title at Rally Japan

Investigation under way into "very serious" WRC Rally Japan safety breach

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WRC WRC
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Investigation under way into "very serious" WRC Rally Japan safety breach

WRC Japan: Neuville salvages points in fightback, Tanak extends lead

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WRC Japan: Neuville salvages points in fightback, Tanak extends lead

Officials cancel Rally Japan stage 12 due to unauthorised vehicle

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WRC WRC
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Officials cancel Rally Japan stage 12 due to unauthorised vehicle

WRC Japan: Evans trims Tanak’s lead, Neuville closes on points

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WRC Japan: Evans trims Tanak’s lead, Neuville closes on points

Hyundai apologises to Neuville after being dealt title blow in WRC Rally Japan

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Hyundai apologises to Neuville after being dealt title blow in WRC Rally Japan

WRC Rally Japan: Tanak boosts title hopes as Neuville’s power woes continue

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WRC Rally Japan: Tanak boosts title hopes as Neuville’s power woes continue

Neuville unsure if power issue can be fixed at Rally Japan

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WRC WRC
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Neuville unsure if power issue can be fixed at Rally Japan

WRC Japan: Neuville suffers power issue as Evans claims lead

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WRC WRC
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WRC Japan: Neuville suffers power issue as Evans claims lead

Hyundai to discuss expansion to four WRC cars in 2025

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WRC WRC
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Hyundai to discuss expansion to four WRC cars in 2025

WRC Japan: Fourmaux claims super special to grab early lead

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WRC WRC
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WRC Japan: Fourmaux claims super special to grab early lead

The WRC title balancing act facing Neuville and Hyundai in Japan

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WRC WRC
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The WRC title balancing act facing Neuville and Hyundai in Japan

Hyundai wants FIA to rethink 2025 air restrictor rule change

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WRC WRC
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Hyundai wants FIA to rethink 2025 air restrictor rule change

Tanak can fight “without hands tied” in WRC title decider

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Tanak can fight “without hands tied” in WRC title decider

How to watch WRC's Rally Japan: schedule, line-up and more

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How to watch WRC's Rally Japan: schedule, line-up and more