Hyundai switch for Loubet
Pierre-Louis Loubet will switch from a Ford Fiesta to a Hyundai i20 when he contests a third season in WRC 2 this year.
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Sweden debrief: Part Two
Rally Sweden's signature test, Vargåsen was in tip-top condition this year and highlighted the unique appeal of this rally brilliantly. Run twice on Saturday, a fresh dusting of snow created a perfect winter scene, while the flat out section near the start and a series of corners and crests deep in the forest made it a favourite with drivers.
Big opportunity for Kiwi co-driver
Kiwi rally co-driver Malcolm Read has been given a huge career boost by linking with leading driver Molly Taylor and Subaru Australia in the Australian Rally Championship.Read has agreed to partner the 2016 champion and one of the... ...
Sweden stars’ WRC sabbatical
Citroën driver Breen recorded the best result of his career with second place in Sweden, but will miss the next two rounds in Mexico and Corsica. Paddon [pictured above], who finished fifth, faces a longer three-month break from WRC competition. Rising star Breen has a 10-round programme with Citroën this year and will also miss the penultimate round in Spain, as nine-time champion Sébastien Loeb returns to drive the manufacturer's third C3 WRC at the three fixtures.
Sweden debrief: part 1
It was cold but the action was red hot - in the first of our two-part debrief, we focus on the moments that mattered.
Katsuta earns Toyoda plaudits
Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor Corporation, led the manufacturer back into the WRC last season after almost two decades away. He also invested in a development programme to take a young Japanese driver to the top.
Breen: brave and fast was key
Finding a brave and fast rhythm on the first day at Rally Sweden was the key to Craig Breen's podium success, according to the Citroën driver. The Irishman secured the best result of his WRC career to date when he finished 19.8sec behind winner Thierry Neuville on the Värmland region's tricky snow-covered stages. The result also gave Citroën's C3 WRC its fourth podium finish in the series.
Perfect 10 for deJong After iRacing #DIRTNight Triumph in Phoenix
For ten weeks, the world’s top iRacers have tried to stop real-world Red Bull Global Rallycross Supercar driver Mitchell deJong on #DIRTNight.
Ogier makes his point in Sweden
Despite a frustrating run at Rally Sweden, Sébastien Ogier left with five drivers' championships points after some strategic manipulation at the 11th hour by his M-Sport Ford team.
Sunday in Sweden: Cool Neuville nets victory
Ice-cool Thierry Neuville kept calm in the heat of a furious fight to win Rally Sweden on Sunday afternoon and take the lead of the FIA World Rally Championship.
Motorsport: Hayden Paddon fifth at Rally Sweden
Hayden Paddon dropped off the pace on the final day of Rally Sweden to finish fifth in his opening race of the 2018 World Rally Championship season.The Kiwi driver lost 11 and a half seconds on the final stage to finish behind Finland's... ...
Hayden Paddon in fourth place after penultimate day of Rally Sweden
New Zealand rally driver Hayden Paddon remains in the mix for a podium finish in his first WRC event of the season. ...
Hayden Paddon survives treacherous wintry weather to sit third in WRC in Sweden
Kiwi Hayden Paddon and British co-driver Seb Marshall survived treacherous wintry conditions to sit third overall after the first full day of Sweden's leg of the World Rally Championship (WRC) on Friday (Saturday NZ time). ...
Sardinia’s 15th edition revealed
For the fifth year running, the rally base and service park will be on Alghero's historic harbourside and the competition will start from there on Thursday evening before a 2km stage at the former motocross track at nearby Ittiri. In a change to 2017, when cars then crossed the island to a parc fermè in Olbia, this time crews will overnight in Alghero.
Dumas: “No Doubts” on Potential of Volkswagen’s Pikes Peak EV Prototype
Romain Dumas on prospects of Volkswagen’s all-electric prototype for Pikes Peak…
Hayden Paddon predicting closest ever WRC fight
Kiwi driver Hayden Paddon is predicting the most competitive World Rally Championship in history as the season begins at Monte Carlo on Friday.The factory Hyundai driver is sitting out the traditional season-opener.
Continental to Become Exclusive Tire Partner for GRC
Continental Tire to become exclusive tire partner to GRC; new electric class for 2019... ...
Hayden Paddon will race NZ Rally championship
World Rally Championship driver Hayden Paddon has confirmed his entry for the Otago Rally in April as part of the New Zealand Rally Championship. A reduced WRC schedule has given Paddon the opportunity to return to Dunedin to push for a record-breaking sixth victory. Paddon will team up with long-time co-driver, John Kennard, in the Hyundai i20 AP4+ that debuted and won with at the same event in 2016. ...
Hayden Paddon upbeat about reduced workload in 2018
Kiwi rally ace Hayden Paddon is philosophical about Hyundai Motorsport's change in approach following his poor results last season. ...
The world’s toughest cars of the 2018 Dakar Rally
Few people would argue the Dakar Rally is the toughest motor racing event in the world. ...
