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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
Motorsport.com Pirelli elected WRC tyre supplier from 2021

Pirelli elected WRC tyre supplier from 2021

Pirelli has been selected as the control tyre supplier to the World Rally Championship from 2021, ending Michelin's strong run at the top level of the WRC.
By David Evans 21 December 2019
Motorsport.com Citroen won't stay in WRC beyond 2021, PSA confirms

Citroen won't stay in WRC beyond 2021, PSA confirms

Amid doubts over Citroen's immediate WRC future, the manufacturer's parent company has confirmed to Motorsport.com that it will certainly not continue in the series beyond 2021.
By David Evans 16 November 2019
Motorsport.com Citroen could exit WRC amid PSA shake-up

Citroen could exit WRC amid PSA shake-up

Citroen’s future in the World Rally Championship is under review, with a departure from the series reckoned to be a strong possibility.
By David Evans 15 November 2019
Motorsport.com FIA ramps up plans to simplify WRC class structure

FIA ramps up plans to simplify WRC class structure

The FIA is stepping up its efforts to simplify the World Rally Championship's class structure into a five-tier ladder of progression.
By David Evans 08 October 2019
Motorsport.com Bottas tests Toyota's WRC challenger

Bottas tests Toyota's WRC challenger

Mercedes Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas tested a Toyota Yaris WRC car on Friday at the Japanese manufacturer's factory team's regular test site.
By David Evans 21 July 2019
Motorsport.com Bottas takes stage win, fifth overall on rally debut

Bottas takes stage win, fifth overall on rally debut

Mercedes Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas claimed a stage win on his rallying debut in Finland, finishing fifth overall on the Arctic Lapland Rally driving a Ford Fiesta WRC.
By Motorsport.com 27 January 2019
00:57 Video games WRC 8 game trailer shows improved sim racer for rally fans

WRC 8 game trailer shows improved sim racer for rally fans

It will go on sale in September for PC and gaming consoles.
By Christopher Smith 25 January 2019
Motorsport.com Bottas to make rally debut in Fiesta WRC

Bottas to make rally debut in Fiesta WRC

Mercedes Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas will kick off his 2019 season by making his competitive rallying debut in Finland in an M-Sport Ford Fiesta World Rally Car.
By Scott Mitchell 11 December 2018
Motorsport.com Australia WRC: Ogier claims title, Latvala wins rally

Australia WRC: Ogier claims title, Latvala wins rally

Jari-Matti Latvala braved treacherous final-day conditions to win Rally Australia, while crashes for Thierry Neuville and Ott Tanak sealed a sixth World Rally Championship title for Sebastien Ogier.
By Andrew van Leeuwen 18 November 2018
Motorsport.com 2019 FIA World Rally Championship launching at Autosport International

2019 FIA World Rally Championship launching at Autosport International

All WRC manufacturer teams will launch their 2019 challengers on Saturday at the Autosport International show ahead of the opening round of the season in Monte Carlo. Drivers, co-drivers and team principals will be present.
By Motorsport.com 07 November 2018
Official Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport Rally Concept gets WRC debut

Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport Rally Concept gets WRC debut

It was the official course car for ADAC Rallye Deutschland.
By Christopher Smith 21 August 2018
Motorsport.com Toyota wants Mitsubishi and Subaru back in WRC

Toyota wants Mitsubishi and Subaru back in WRC

Toyota Motor Corporation president Akio Toyoda hopes the World Rally Championship's expected return to Japan in 2019 can entice Mitsubishi and Subaru back to the series.
By David Evans 13 August 2018
Motorsport.com Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport Rally Concept quietly unveiled

Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport Rally Concept quietly unveiled

Later this year, Porsche will make up its mind about whether it will put it into production.
By Adrian Padeanu 09 August 2018
Motorsport.com WRC could introduce F1-style group testing

WRC could introduce F1-style group testing

The World Rally Championship is considering Formula 1-style testing restrictions in an attempt to curb rising costs in the series.
By David Evans 07 July 2018
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