https://www.autosport.com/category/rally/news/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:58 +0000 100 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/portugal-absent-from-wrc-2027/10860131/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The gravel event is one of the founding members of the WRC hosting a round since the inaugural season in 1973, having only been absent from the schedule during a brief hiatus across 2002 to 2006.
In 2025 ...Keep reading]]> Portugal WRC 10860131 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:46:58 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/dani-sordo-explains-co-driver-change-for-wrc-2026-finale/10860079/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The three-time WRC rally winner will take over the third factory Hyundai i20 N Rally1 entry for the gravel rally, but will team up with a new navigator in Patricia Saiz.
It will mark the 27-year-old navigator’s WRC debut, with Saiz taking ...Keep reading]]> Italy WRC 10860079 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:03 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/sami-pajaris-wish-ahead-of-wrc-title-decider-as-fia-tweaks-tyre-allocation-again/10859761/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The Toyota driver heads into the final round 17 points adrift of championship leader Elfyn Evans with a maximum of 35 points to be claimed on Sardinia’s gravel stages. While Pajari is focused on overhauling Evans ...Keep reading]]> Italy WRC 10859761 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:08:49 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/what-we-know-so-far-about-the-wrcs-newest-constructor-/10858683/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Last week the Belgian squad became the first team to officially present an example of the WRC’s new breed of Rally1 cars built to the new 2027 technical regulations. Project Rally One is one of two tuner teams, alongside ...Keep reading]]> WRC 10858683 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:05:06 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/wrc-to-trial-helmet-camera-at-season-finale/10858109/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Helmet cameras have become popular in circuit racing with Formula E, Supercars and F1 utilising the technology to elevate the coverage it delivers to fans. 
The WRC had previously evaluated the technology in 2024 ...Keep reading]]> WRC 10858109 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:52:19 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/wrc-rally-winning-co-driver-terry-harryman-passes-away/10857890/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The Northern Irishman was one of the finest co-drivers of his generation, enjoying a career that spanned five decades, scoring six WRC wins and nine podiums.
Harryman called pacenotes for some of rallying’s most iconic drivers, including Paddy Hopkirk, Vic Elford, Malcolm Wilson, Jimmy McRae, Tony ...Keep reading]]> WRC 10857890 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:55:13 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/factory-wrc-driver-esapekka-lappi-to-pause-professional-rallying-career/10857749/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The two-time WRC rally winner and 15-time podium finisher revealed his decision to take a break from rallying during a Skoda Finland press conference ahead of this weekend's Porvoon Autopalvelu Ralli - the final round of the Finnish Rally Championship, which Lappi is due to ...Keep reading]]> WRC 10857749 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:23:17 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/project-rally-one-unveils-2027-wrc-challenger-targets-monte-carlo-debut/10856983/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The Belgian squad took the covers off its all-new car built to the WRC’s 2027 technical regulations at the Rally4Passion event in Huy, Belgium.
Founded by experienced motorsport engineer Lionel Hansen ...Keep reading]]> WRC 10856983 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:52:34 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/nothing-is-guaranteed-for-elfyn-evans-as-wrc-title-race-still-open-after-saudi-arabia-cancellation/10856918/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The WRC title race has taken on a new complexion with the season now set to end a round early in Sardinia next month after the FIA and WRC made a decision to cancel its visit to ...Keep reading]]> Italy WRC 10856918 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:41:39 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/wrc-secures-major-three-year-broadcast-deal-with-bbc/10856732/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk It will see the BBC broadcast select live stages, including the Power Stage from all WRC rounds alongside 60-minute highlight programmes from each rally.
The agreement from 2027-29 will also include extensive live coverage from Rally Scotland, which is ...Keep reading]]> Chile WRC 10856732 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:00:03 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/wrc-cancels-saudi-arabia-finale/10856625/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Saudi Arabia was due to host its rally on 11-14 November, but it was among many motorsport events in the Middle East facing uncertainty amid the ongoing conflict in the region.
This decision follows weeks of ...Keep reading]]> Saudi Arabia WRC 10856625 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:50:32 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/elfyn-evans-says-rally-chile-puncture-was-harsh-as-wrc-lead-shrinks-to-17-points/10855647/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The championship leader appeared set to finish second and pick up a significant haul of Super Sunday points to boost a bid for a maiden WRC crown with two rounds remaining.
However, Evans suffered a front-left ...Keep reading]]> Chile WRC 10855647 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:07:44 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/wrc-chile-victory-boosts-oliver-solbergs-title-hopes-as-toyota-seals-manufacturers-crown/10855590/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Solberg and co-driver Elliott Edmondson delivered a mature display to lead through 15 of the 16 rough gravel stages to claim a first win since the Monte Carlo season opener in January.
The Toyota pair came under severe ...Keep reading]]> Chile WRC 10855590 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:58:07 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/wrc-chile-penultimate-stage-puncture-dashes-evans-chile-podium-bid-/10855482/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The Toyota driver appeared on course to finish second and was topping the Super Sunday standings by 4.6s when drama struck in the second pass of the brand new 26.82km Carampangue stage.
Evans and co-driver Scott Martin were forced to ...Keep reading]]> Chile WRC 10855482 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:35:20 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/sami-pajari-explains-lack-of-speed-at-wrc-chile/10855221/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Victories in Estonia, Finland and Paraguay established the Finn as Elfyn Evans’ closest rival in the title race, sitting 20 points adrift with three rallies of the season remaining.
In Chile, Pajari has struggled to replicate the ...Keep reading]]> Chile WRC 10855221 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:51:51 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/wrc-chile-oliver-solberg-extends-rally-lead-over-elfyn-evans-with-late-saturday-charge/10855213/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The Toyota driver took a 10.1s lead over team-mate Elfyn Evans after a hard-fought morning loop that ended with the top four covered by only 20 seconds.
Conscious of the need to preserve his tyres across the rough gravel ...Keep reading]]> Chile WRC 10855213 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:14:56 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/wrc-chile-solberg-maintains-lead-as-neuville-and-armstrong-suffer-rolls/10855066/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Solberg kicked off the morning with a 10.1s lead over Evans but struggles finding the feeling behind the wheel of his Toyota GR Yaris meant that margin was reduced to 7.2s heading into the final stage of the ...Keep reading]]> Chile WRC 10855066 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:01:51 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/solberg-stresses-need-to-drive-clever-ahead-of-tyre-punishing-rally-chile-saturday-/10854771/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The Toyota driver enjoyed an issue free day on Friday to move into a 10.1s lead over team-mate Elfyn Evans, after handling the tricky muddy conditions caused by overnight rain. 
However, Saturday is set to serve up a completely different ...Keep reading]]> Chile WRC 10854771 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:05:57 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/wrc-chile-oliver-solberg-extends-rally-lead-as-evans-pays-road-order-price/10854754/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The Monte Carlo winner thrived in the morning’s muddy conditions caused by overnight rain, trading times with Evans, before heading to midday service with a 2.3s lead over his Toyota team-mate.
As the stages began to dry out for the afternoon ...Keep reading]]> Chile WRC 10854754 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:54:52 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/wrc-chile-oliver-solberg-leads-elfyn-evans-as-overnight-rain-provides-curveball/10854589/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The Toyota duo made the most of the mud, having hoped for rain to reduce the cleaning effect of opening the gravel roads.
Solberg kicked off the rally by winning the opening stage by 1.4s from Evans, only for the latter to ...Keep reading]]> Chile WRC 10854589 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:27:27 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/elfyn-evans-extra-tyres-essential-to-avoid-wrc-rally-chile-failures/10854340/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Ahead of the rally, the FIA confirmed that Rally1 crews will receive eight additional tyres for the event, increasing the allocation from 28 to 36 tyres. Crews will have a choice between a maximum of 16 soft and 28 hard Hankook ...Keep reading]]> Chile WRC 10854340 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:42:04 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/could-rally-chile-offer-fourmaux-the-best-chance-at-elusive-wrc-win/10854143/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The Frenchman has been knocking on the door of an elusive first WRC win. The Hyundai factory driver came close in last year’s Saudi Arabia season finale, however a check-in ...Keep reading]]> Chile WRC 10854143 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:40:59 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/hankooks-wrc-rally-chile-changes/10853812/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk In a bid to avoid a repeat of the series of punctures and tyre delaminations that plagued Rally Paraguay last month, the FIA has made changes to the tyre allocation for this weekend’s round in Chile. 
Under the current regulations, Rally1 crews ...Keep reading]]> Chile WRC 10853812 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:50 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/how-the-fia-plans-to-support-and-invest-in-grassroots-rallying/10853684/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Last year, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem promised that funds generated by the sale of the WRC’s commercial rights will be directly invested back into rallying.
That plan is set to come into force now ...Keep reading]]> Chile WRC 10853684 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:05:54 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/what-wrcs-new-promoter-wants-from-its-events/10853371/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk At Rally Paraguay, the WRC Promoter’s new CEO Eric Boullier offered an insight into the championship’s future ...Keep reading]]> WRC 10853371 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:53:40 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/erc/news/kris-meeke-secures-maiden-erc-win-in-wales-as-teemu-suninen-claims-title/10853071/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The five-time World Rally Championship winner, co-driven by Noel O’Sullivan, delivered a masterclass performance on the ultra-fast and challenging asphalt stages, in his first ERC start since Rally Poland 2006. Meeke took the victory by 38.6s from Teemu Suninen ...Keep reading]]> ERC 10853071 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:48:57 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/new-wrc-constructor-begins-testing-2027-car/10852444/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Founded by experienced motorsport engineer Lionel Hansen, former FIA rally director and Citroen WRC boss Yves Matton and Prospeed, Project Rally One announced plans to design, build and homologate a WRC27-specification car for the start of the championship’s next ...Keep reading]]> Paraguay WRC 10852444 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:35:49 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/injury-forces-wrc-chile-co-driver-change-for-toyotas-takamoto-katsuta/10852076/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Toyota confirmed on Friday that Johnston will miss the gravel rally after the Irishman was found to have injured his collarbone in a violent crash alongside Katsuta, which forced officials to ...Keep reading]]> Paraguay WRC 10852076 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:20:22 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/fia-president-optimistic-wrc-will-return-to-argentina/10851777/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The South American nation has a rich history in the WRC, featuring regularly on the calendar from 1980 to 2019 with only 1995 and 2010 being its only absentees from the series.
COVID-19 ultimately dropped it off the calendar and when the WRC returned to ...Keep reading]]> WRC 10851777 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:21:41 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/ogier-apologises-to-fia-and-paraguay-presidents-for-out-of-line-interaction/10850904/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The reigning world rally champion posted an apology on social media related to an interaction on Saturday, in which he raised his concerns about the World Rally Championship. Ben Sulayem was in attendance at Rally ...Keep reading]]> Paraguay WRC 10850904 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:32:09 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/hayden-paddon-answers-doubters-with-proper-wrc-podium-in-paraguay/10850880/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The New Zealander returned to the WRC's top flight this season for the first time since 2018 after Hyundai signed the driver alongside Dani Sordo and Esapekka Lappi to share its third factory i20 N Rally1 car.
Hyundai initially ...Keep reading]]> Paraguay WRC 10850880 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:29:30 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/sami-pajari-stunned-by-wrc-record-after-third-straight-victory/10850876/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Pajari and co-driver Marko Salminen came through one of the most attritional rallies in recent memory to become the first crew in WRC history to claim their first three WRC wins back-to-back.
The Finnish ...Keep reading]]> Paraguay WRC 10850876 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:22:40 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/sami-pajari-makes-wrc-history-with-third-consecutive-win-in-paraguay/10850855/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk After taking a maiden win in Estonia followed by triumph in Finland, Pajari and co-driver Marko Salminen managed to tame Paraguay’s abrasive, constantly changing clay/gravel stages. The Toyota pairing claimed an impressive victory by ...Keep reading]]> Paraguay WRC 10850855 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:33:54 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/wrc-paraguay-penultimate-stage-cancelled-after-violent-takamoto-katsuta-crash/10850820/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Katsuta's GR Yaris went up onto two wheels while navigating through a fast left and right corner before pitching into a roll. The car then took out a telegraph pole before coming to rest on its ...Keep reading]]> Paraguay WRC 10850820 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/wrc-paraguay-adrien-fourmaux-wins-five-stages-as-sami-pajari-strengthens-rally-paraguay-lead/10850594/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Heavy rain was expected to hit the stages but instead storm force winds and a deluge of rain struck the service park ...Keep reading]]> Paraguay WRC 10850594 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:03:20 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/what-wrcs-new-owners-plan-to-change-and-what-they-wont/10850576/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Earlier this month, French automotive company Cosmobilis and private credit investor Park Square Capital acquired WRC Promoter GmbH, in a move that has been described as the “biggest deal in the history of these championships” by the ...Keep reading]]> Paraguay WRC 10850576 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:59:20 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/wrc-paraguay-sami-pajari-extends-lead-as-storm-damages-service-park-/10850533/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Heavy rain was expected which prompted teams to set up their cars for wet conditions, and it appeared to be the correct call as strong winds and heavy rain struck the service park on Saturday ...Keep reading]]> Paraguay WRC 10850533 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:29:25 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/what-was-behind-wrc-paraguays-eventful-friday/10850292/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk WRC crews had predicted that Paraguay would be a rally of survival, and could be as extreme as Safari Rally Kenya with heavy rain set to arrive on Saturday and Sunday, rendering the clay/gravel stages incredibly slippery. Friday ...Keep reading]]> Paraguay WRC 10850292 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:59:12 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/wrc-paraguay-sami-pajari-leads-after-tyre-failures-reshape-order/10850285/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Pajari and co-driver Marko Salminen, chasing a third WRC win after wins in Estonia and Finland, started the afternoon loop fourth overall and 33.2s from the lead. The Finnish pairing were delayed by a water ...Keep reading]]> Paraguay WRC 10850285 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:42:39 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/wrc-paraguay-hayden-paddon-leads-as-brutal-morning-forces-several-retirements/10850227/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Paddon and co-driver John Kennard were the only Rally1 crew to avoid trouble across four stages that resulted in Toyota’s Takamoto Katsuta, Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville and reigning world champion ...Keep reading]]> Paraguay WRC 10850227 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:57:46 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/why-wrc-drivers-expect-rally-paraguay-to-be-almost-a-second-safari/10849978/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Paraguay surprised many crews as the gravel rally made its WRC debut last year with its distinctive red-clay gravel surface proving difficult to master. This year the rally is the longest of the WRC season at 358.88km, featuring five ...Keep reading]]> Paraguay WRC 10849978 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:24:08 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/oliver-solberg-fit-for-rally-paraguay-after-miracle-finland-finish/10849963/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The Toyota driver badly bruised his back after a heavy landing from a jump on the final day in Finland and was forced to finish the rally in pain. Solberg revealed that he had to be carried out of his car after ...Keep reading]]> Paraguay WRC 10849963 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:43:44 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/wrc-seeking-chinese-manufacturer/10849321/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Increasing the number of constructors competing in the WRC has been a long-held target for the FIA, with this objective at the heart of its plan to introduce radical new technical regulations from next year.
The ...Keep reading]]> Paraguay WRC 10849321 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:41:29 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/could-qualifying-resolve-the-wrcs-2027-road-order-conundrum/10848983/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Determining the starting road order for events has long been a bone of contention among crews in the service park, and now the topic has resurfaced again with the WRC set to introduce radical technical ...Keep reading]]> Paraguay WRC 10848983 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/sebastien-ogier-ready-for-wrc-return-after-finland-crash/10847828/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The reigning world champion and stand-in co-driver Julien Ingrassia were leading in Finland when their GR Yaris fired off the road and into a series of rolls. The pair managed to escape the car unaided, but were transported to hospital where ...Keep reading]]> Paraguay WRC 10847828 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:40:31 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/lappi-returns-to-hyundai-line-up-for-wrc-rally-chile/10847137/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The Korean manufacturer has decided to cycle through three crews across its third i20 N Rally1 car this season with Lappi, New Zealand’s Hayden Paddon and veteran Dani Sordo each enjoying spells behind the wheel.
Lappi was unsure if he would receive another opportunity this year after he and ...Keep reading]]> Chile WRC 10847137 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:36:41 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/champion-rally-driver-alex-fiorio-dies-aged-61/10846920/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The Italian, born 10 March 1965, enjoyed a successful career as a rally driver in the 1980s and 1990s, before briefly turning his hand at team management in MotoGP.
It was in rallying where the son of Ferrari Formula 1 sporting director and Lancia WRC boss ...Keep reading]]> WRC 10846920 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:38 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/fia-completes-rally-scotland-inspection-ahead-of-2027-wrc-inclusion/10846373/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Scotland is poised to join the WRC next year following the announcement of a three-year deal in March, which will see rallying’s top tier return to Great Britain for the first time since Wales Rally GB in ...Keep reading]]> WRC 10846373 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:06:04 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/what-to-expect-from-wrc-rally-scotland-after-fia-test-event/10845475/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk The World Rally Championship points leader was among a group of drivers that took part in the British Rally Championship’s Grampian Forest Rally held in Aberdeenshire, last weekend, which also acted as the FIA’s Rally Scotland candidate ...Keep reading]]> WRC 10845475 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:41:52 +0000 https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/whether-wrc-rally-finland-was-too-fast/10844431/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk Finland is renowned for its ultra fast gravel stages, with this year’s event the second fastest in WRC history clocking an average speed of 128.2km/h – falling just shy of the record set last year.
Neuville had ...Keep reading]]> Finland WRC 10844431 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:56:05 +0000 Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss