Fourmaux had completed SS14 with a narrow 2.4sec cushion over Sesks and just 5.8sec in hand over Thierry Neuville after a leg in which the lead changed hands several times. But the Hyundai pilot was checked in one minute early to TC14A, the technical zone prior to overnight service, incurring a 60sec time penalty in […]

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for Motor Sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has today announced the selection of TotalEnergies as the single supplier of sustainable fuel for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) for a three-year term beginning in 2026. In 2022, the FIA committed to a […]

Fourmaux climbed to the front after a demanding afternoon in which drama reshuffled the order on the second pass of the Khulays stage. Hyundai-driving Frenchman Fourmaux stayed clear of major issues across all seven stages to end the day 6.0sec ahead of Toyota’s Sami Pajari, with early pacesetter Mārtiņš Sesks just 0.9sec further back in […]

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Following an e-vote by the World Motor Sport Council, a series of updates to the regulations governing the FIA World Rally Championship have been approved. The revisions introduce new provisions relating to mandatory rest hours, establish a formal framework for Candidate Rallies seeking inclusion in the FIA WRC calendar, amend the duration of midday service […]

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The eight-time world champion fended off Toyota Gazoo Racing team-mate and points leader Elfyn Evans through a rain-soaked final leg, winning by 11.6sec to close the gap to three points. Kalle Rovanperä’s sixth-place finish leaves him 24 points off the lead, ensuring all three Toyota drivers remain in contention while Ott Tänak’s faint hopes are […]

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Central European Rally (16–19 October) marked an emotional conclusion for the FIA Rally Star programme – the global talent detection programme launched in 2021 to identify and support the next generation of rally talent. The event also brought the curtain down on the 2025 FIA Junior WRC season, serving as the final double-points round in […]

The Finn assumed control on Saturday when team-mate Sébastien Ogier crashed out in treacherous conditions. From there, he managed the gap with trademark composure to take victory by 43.7sec. It marked Rovanperä’s third win of the year following triumphs in the Canary Islands and Finland, and Toyota’s ninth manufacturers’ title – surpassing Citroën’s tally of […]

Rovanperä began the day just 0.6sec behind Ogier but seized the initiative immediately, moving into the lead on the opening Made in FRG test. One stage later, Ogier’s hopes of victory and a crucial haul of points ended abruptly when he ran wide on a damp, leaf-covered section of asphalt on the rain-affected Keplý stage. […]

The eight-time world champion led from the outset, his experience proving decisive over the day’s six stages spanning almost 100km across three countries and varying road conditions. Despite seeing his advantage trimmed slightly on the repeated afternoon loop, Ogier ended Friday on top as Toyota Gazoo Racing tightened its grip on both the rally and […]

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Central European Rally (16–19 October) presents the first asphalt challenge of the 2025 Junior WRC season, as the cross-border event returns for its third edition. For the FIA Rally Star crews, it marks the final round of their 2025 campaigns. Offering a fitting stage to showcase their progress and a final chance to secure the […]

Czech President Petr Pavel welcomed the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) to Prague on Sunday, just days before the Czech Republic co-hosts the Central European Rally. WRC stars Adrien Fourmaux, Grégoire Munster and Sami Pajari joined local aces Filip Mareš (CZE), Jan Černy (CZE) and Philip Geipel (GER) for a head-turning street convoy through the […]

The meeting took place online and was chaired by Commission President Pernilla Solberg, who commented: “It has been a very busy few weeks in the WRC with two successful events in South America including an all-new event in Paraguay that was a fantastic addition to the calendar. We are working hard behind the scenes on […]

The eight-time world champion completed a remarkable weekend by beating title rival and Toyota Gazoo Racing team-mate Elfyn Evans by 11sec with co-driver Vincent Landais alongside. Evans had begun Sunday’s four-stage finale just 6.3sec adrift in an identical GR Yaris Rally1 car. Toyota’s 10th win of the season also pushed the Japanese marque further clear […]

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The Welshman overhauled overnight leader Adrien Fourmaux to establish a 5.6sec advantage over his Toyota Gazoo Racing team-mate Sébastien Ogier, who jumped to second position as tyre strategies backfired for rival Hyundai drivers Fourmaux and Thierry Neuville. Evans delivered a masterclass in wet-weather rallying across the morning’s three stages, climbing from fifth to the rally […]