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Motorsport.com UK misses out on 2022 WRC round as Northern Ireland plans collapse

UK misses out on 2022 WRC round as Northern Ireland plans collapse

Due to "increasing financial risk".
By Tom Howard 1m ago
Corporate / Financial Watch Toyota CEO burn rubber in the GRMN Yaris and Rally1 WRC car

Watch Toyota CEO burn rubber in the GRMN Yaris and Rally1 WRC car

Akio Toyoda is hands down our favourite boss in the automotive industry.
By Brian Potter 17 January 2022
Motorsport.com Ford Puma Hybrid to run the 2022 World Rally Championship season

Ford Puma Hybrid to run the 2022 World Rally Championship season

Ford's baby crossover is ready to go rallying.
By Anton Andres 16 January 2022
Motorsport.com 2022 Hyundai i20 N WRC hybrid rally car revealed

2022 Hyundai i20 N WRC hybrid rally car revealed

The World Rally Championship is going hybrid and Hyundai is the first to reveal its 2022 contender.
By Brian Potter 10 January 2022
07:55 Humour Toyota Yaris WRC Hybrid parody video is funny but shows superb driving

Toyota Yaris WRC Hybrid parody video is funny but shows superb driving

A crashed Yaris becomes a rally car that looks like the new WRC competition machine.
By Brian Potter 30 December 2021
01:51 Races and Chases Watch Formula One, WRC, and Formula E cars drag race on wet runway

Watch Formula One, WRC, and Formula E cars drag race on wet runway

The rally car is the quickest off the starting line.
By Brian Potter 30 December 2021
Motorsport.com Hyundai's new-look 2022 WRC car breaks cover

Hyundai's new-look 2022 WRC car breaks cover

Ahead of next year’s Monte Carlo season opener.
By Tom Howard 01 December 2021
Motorsport.com Motorsport cannot go electric only, says WRC title winner Robert Reid

Motorsport cannot go electric only, says WRC title winner Robert Reid

Robert Reid won the 2001 World Rally Championship for Subaru as co-driver to Richard Burns, the 20th anniversary was celebrated last week. The Scot has since gone on to a career in the sport’s governance on several FIA commissions including Safety. He’s running in the FIA elections in three weeks for the role of Deputy President for Sport under Mohammed ben Sulayem. Victory would see him as “co-driver” to the most powerful role in motorsport, FIA President.
By James Allen 01 December 2021
Motorsport.com FIA introduces new Global Rally Ranking system

FIA introduces new Global Rally Ranking system

The FIA will introduce a new Global Rally Ranking system next year that will rank drivers and co-drivers.
By Tom Howard 27 November 2021
Motorsport.com Sky to release new documentary on Michele Mouton’s career

Sky to release new documentary on Michele Mouton’s career

A new documentary offering a rare personal account of the career of rally legend Michele Mouton will be released later this month.
By Tom Howard 10 November 2021
Motorsport.com Rally Northern Ireland still vying for final 2022 WRC calendar spot

Rally Northern Ireland still vying for final 2022 WRC calendar spot

There's still a chance.
By Tom Howard 20 October 2021
Motorsport.com Britain among six events bidding to join 2022 WRC calendar

Britain among six events bidding to join 2022 WRC calendar

Decision expected by September.
By Tom Howard 05 August 2021
Motorsport.com WRC confirms partial 2022 calendar including nine events

WRC confirms partial 2022 calendar including nine events

Nine events have been confirmed on a partial 2022 World Rally Championship calendar released yesterday.
By Tom Howard 10 July 2021
Goodwood Festival of Speed M-Sport reveals new Ford Puma 2022 WRC car at Goodwood FoS

M-Sport reveals new Ford Puma 2022 WRC car at Goodwood FoS

M-Sport has revealed its all-new Ford Puma hybrid that will contest the 2022 World Rally Championship.
By Tom Howard 08 July 2021
Motorsport.com UK 'definitely has its place' on future WRC schedules

UK 'definitely has its place' on future WRC schedules

The UK “definitely has its place” in the WRC's future, according to FIA director Yves Matton, despite Rally GB losing its slot for 2021
By Jason Craig 23 March 2021
Motorsport.com Esteban Ocon: WRC stars must have 'balls of steel'

Esteban Ocon: WRC stars must have 'balls of steel'

Alpine F1 driver Esteban Ocon says that rally drivers have “balls of steel” after gaining his first experience of the sport on Thursday
By Adam Cooper 25 January 2021
Motorsport.com Belgium replaces UK on 2021 WRC calendar

Belgium replaces UK on 2021 WRC calendar

The World Rally Championship has added Belgium to its 2021 calendar, replacing the proposed UK fixture in the Northern Ireland.
By Jason Craig 09 January 2021
03:25 Races and Chases 2020's best rally saves showcase unbelievable bravery

2020's best rally saves showcase unbelievable bravery

Rally drivers are truly a different breed.
By Matthew Crisara 30 November 2020
Motorsport.com Colin McRae WRC documentary to be released

Colin McRae WRC documentary to be released

A documentary marking 25 years since Colin McRae became the first British driver to win the World Rally title will be aired this week.
By Jason Craig 18 November 2020
Motorsport.com FIA signs off hybrid system for next-gen WRC cars

FIA signs off hybrid system for next-gen WRC cars

The next generation of WRC cars will adopt a bespoke 100kW plug-in hybrid system.
By Jason Craig 18 October 2020
Motorsport.com Rally GB edges closer to Northern Ireland move

Rally GB edges closer to Northern Ireland move

Government in Northern Ireland is considering “in detail” a business case for moving the UK WRC round across the Irish Sea in 2021.
By Jason Craig 15 October 2020
Motorsport.com Motorsport UK 'optimistic' Rally GB will get 2021 WRC date

Motorsport UK 'optimistic' Rally GB will get 2021 WRC date

Motorsport UK is “optimistic” the UK will be represented in the World Rally Championship next year despite Rally GB not being included.
By Motorsport.com 21 June 2020
45:27 Classics Subaru Impreza rally car converted to street use is an epic sight

Subaru Impreza rally car converted to street use is an epic sight

It's an original Prodrive-built WRC machine that the 22B was based on.
By Christopher Smith 13 March 2020
Motorsport.com WRC cars will get hybrid boosts in 2022

WRC cars will get hybrid boosts in 2022

World Rally cars will utilise hybrid power to offer a boost on the stages as well as for use in towns, cities and service parks in 2022.
By David Evans 24 December 2019
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