The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) will continue its thrilling presence in Japan as Toyota City has secured an extension of the Rally Japan agreement through the 2028 WRC season. This announcement was made by Toyota City Mayor Toshihiko Ota and WRC Promoter Managing Director Jona Siebel on October 27, 2024. Since its return to … Read more
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) joined forces to host the “Hyundai N x TOYOTA GAZOO Racing FESTIVAL” at Everland Speedway in Yongin, Korea, on October 27. The event attracted around 2,800 motorsport fans, featuring exhilarating driving demonstrations by both companies’ World Rally Championship (WRC) teams and interactive fan experiences. The highlight … Read more
The thrilling 2024 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) title race is set for a dramatic conclusion in Japan, following Ott Tänak’s victory at the penultimate round in Central Europe. The Estonian driver, behind the wheel of a Hyundai i20 N Rally1 HYBRID, claimed his second win of the season on Sunday, after rival Sébastien Ogier … Read more
Stellantis Motorsport has revealed the highly anticipated Peugeot 208 Racing, a new addition to its lineup that embodies accessibility, safety, and performance. Designed in line with the Fédération Française du Sport Automobile (FFSA)’s new FR6 group regulations, this racing car will compete in the FR6 Trophy, part of the French Rally Cup starting in 2025. … Read more
Thierry Neuville’s quest for his first FIA World Rally Championship title suffered a major setback during a turbulent Saturday at the Central European Rally. Despite leading at the start of the day, the Belgian driver slipped to fourth place after two costly errors. Neuville had initially held a 6.4-second lead after Friday’s stages, but things … Read more
Belgian rally driver Thierry Neuville bolstered his FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) title bid on Friday by taking the lead at the Central European Rally. Driving a Hyundai i20 N Rally1 HYBRID, Neuville finished the day with a 6.4-second advantage over Toyota GAZOO Racing’s Sébastien Ogier, while teammate Ott Tänak trailed closely in third. After … Read more
Belgian rally driver Thierry Neuville is on the cusp of securing his first FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) drivers’ title this week at the Central European Rally, running from 17 to 20 October. After five runner-up finishes in previous seasons, Neuville is poised to shed his “nearly-man” label and claim the 2024 title, with just … Read more
The Dacia Sandriders are gearing up for their first competitive event this week, as they prepare to take on the Rallye du Maroc (6–11 October 2024). This event marks the final round of the 2024 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship and serves as a critical practice run for January’s Dakar Rally. The team, featuring Nasser Al-Attiyah … Read more
Kalle Rovanperä claimed his fourth win of the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) on Sunday, conquering foggy, challenging conditions at Rally Chile Bio Bío. Driving his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID, the Finnish driver crossed the finish line 23.4 seconds ahead of team-mate Elfyn Evans, concluding the final gravel round of the season. The … Read more
Kalle Rovanperä dramatically took control of Rally Chile Bío Bío on Saturday, capitalizing on heavy fog that disrupted Elfyn Evans’ dominant run and shook up the leaderboard heading into the final day. The 23-year-old Finn, driving for Toyota Gazoo Racing, now leads his teammate Evans by 15.1 seconds, after a day filled with treacherous weather … Read more