Thierry Neuville delivered a remarkable performance on Saturday at the FORUM8 Rally Japan, putting himself tantalizingly close to clinching his maiden FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) drivers’ title. In a day filled with drama and comebacks, the Belgian driver climbed from 15th to seventh overall, securing vital points that could see him crowned champion on … Read more
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) finale at FORUM8 Rally Japan has delivered high drama, with Hyundai Motorsport’s Ott Tänak emerging as the overnight leader. Meanwhile, teammate and championship leader Thierry Neuville endured a disastrous day, casting doubt on his title aspirations. Tänak Takes the Lead Tänak, with a no-holds-barred approach, capitalized on the day’s … Read more
The Final Battle The stage is set for an electrifying season finale as the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) heads to Toyota City, Japan, for the FORUM8 Rally Japan. Hyundai Motorsport team-mates Thierry Neuville and Ott Tänak will go head-to-head in a high-stakes duel for the drivers’ championship crown from November 21 to 24. … Read more
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