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Loeb Returns to Stage Rallying in a WRC Fiesta This Weekend
WRC1d ago

Loeb Returns to Stage Rallying in a WRC Fiesta This Weekend

Nine-time world champion Sebastien Loeb steps out of his Dacia rally-raid programme to contest Rallye Vosges-Grand Est in a 2017-spec Ford Fiesta WRC, his first stage-rally outing in top machinery since 2022.

Hyundai Targets Gravel Revival to 'Annoy' Toyota in WRC Run-In
WRC1d ago

Hyundai Targets Gravel Revival to 'Annoy' Toyota in WRC Run-In

Toyota leads the 2026 WRC by 127 points at halfway, but Hyundai is betting on road position and a gravel-heavy second half to fight back. Sporting director Andrew Wheatley wants to be 'as annoying as possible' to Toyota from the Acropolis onwards.

Ogier, Solberg Back WRC's US Return as FIA Inspects Stages
WRC2d ago

Ogier, Solberg Back WRC's US Return as FIA Inspects Stages

An FIA and WRC Promoter delegation begins a five-day inspection of Tennessee and Kentucky stages this weekend, with drivers and the FIA president lining up behind America's bid for a 2027 calendar slot.

Lancia Back in the WRC: Martell to Debut at the Acropolis
WRC7 June 2026

Lancia Back in the WRC: Martell to Debut at the Acropolis

Conner Martell will make his World Rally Championship debut at the Acropolis Rally in a Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale, the latest step in the storied marque's WRC comeback that already yielded a first win in 33 years.

Hankook Moves to Calm WRC Tyre Fears Before Acropolis
WRC6 June 2026

Hankook Moves to Calm WRC Tyre Fears Before Acropolis

Hankook is testing a revised hard compound for the Acropolis Rally after durability concerns in Portugal, a year on from Thierry Neuville's furious Greek puncture run.

Evans Refuses to Write Off WRC Rivals at Halfway Stage
WRC5 June 2026

Evans Refuses to Write Off WRC Rivals at Halfway Stage

WRC leader Elfyn Evans insists the title fight is wide open at the midpoint despite a 20-point lead, naming Oliver Solberg a live threat with seven gravel rounds left.

Evans Wins Rally Japan to Stretch WRC Title Lead as Solberg Crashes
WRC31 May 2026

Evans Wins Rally Japan to Stretch WRC Title Lead as Solberg Crashes

Elfyn Evans controlled FORUM8 Rally Japan from start to finish for his third win on the event and a stretched WRC championship lead, while Oliver Solberg explained the costly Saturday crash that ended his charge.

Rally Japan Switches to Spring as Evans Defends WRC Lead
WRC27 May 2026

Rally Japan Switches to Spring as Evans Defends WRC Lead

The Forum8 Rally Japan moves from November to a late-May slot for 2026, reshaping WRC strategy as Toyota's Elfyn Evans defends a 12-point championship lead over home favourite Takamoto Katsuta.

Paddon to Unleash at Rally Japan After Shock Hyundai WRC Return
WRC26 May 2026

Paddon to Unleash at Rally Japan After Shock Hyundai WRC Return

Hayden Paddon has returned to the World Rally Championship's top class with Hyundai eight years after walking away, and after a podium on his comeback campaign the New Zealander plans to drop his safety-first approach at Rally Japan.

RMC Motorsport Joins Toyota in Building New Rally1 Car for WRC 2027
WRC24 May 2026

RMC Motorsport Joins Toyota in Building New Rally1 Car for WRC 2027

Spanish outfit RMC Motorsport, in partnership with Spain's national motorsport federation RFEDA, has become the second new constructor to commit to building a Rally1 car under the FIA's 2027 World Rally Championship regulations, joining Toyota and the existing Project Rally One programme.

Tanak Pilots Toyota's WRC27 Mystery Prototype in Finland Tests
WRC20 May 2026

Tanak Pilots Toyota's WRC27 Mystery Prototype in Finland Tests

Ott Tanak completed his first day in Toyota WRC27 prototype on Finnish gravel as Sebastien Ogier welcomes the 2019 champion back to development duty for the marque he won the title with.

WRC Portugal: Arganil Red-Flagged After Two Cars Enter Live Stage in Major Security Breach
WRC9 May 2026

WRC Portugal: Arganil Red-Flagged After Two Cars Enter Live Stage in Major Security Breach

Rally Portugal organisers have launched a full investigation after two unauthorised vehicles entered the live Arganil stage on Saturday, forcing a red flag and leaving Elfyn Evans, Oliver Solberg and Yohan Rossel trading near-miss accounts of one of the most serious security breaches in recent WRC memory.

Hyundai Says 'Season Really Starts Now' as WRC Hits Portugal Gravel
WRC6 May 2026

Hyundai Says 'Season Really Starts Now' as WRC Hits Portugal Gravel

After a punishing asphalt run that handed Toyota a 1-2-3-4 in the Canaries, Hyundai is treating Rally Portugal as the real beginning of its 2026 WRC campaign — with Adrien Fourmaux, Thierry Neuville and seven-time podium finisher Dani Sordo all targeting podium pace on gravel.

Solberg's Heartbreak Crash at Ingenio Hands Ogier WRC Canary Islands Win
WRC27 Apr 2026

Solberg's Heartbreak Crash at Ingenio Hands Ogier WRC Canary Islands Win

Oliver Solberg was 2.2 seconds behind Sebastien Ogier and charging through Sunday morning when he ran wide at Ingenio and clipped a barrier, ending his first realistic Rally1 victory chance and gifting Ogier his first WRC win of 2026.

Sordo's WRC Comeback Overshadowed as Katsuta Opens Canary Islands With Super Special Win
WRC24 Apr 2026

Sordo's WRC Comeback Overshadowed as Katsuta Opens Canary Islands With Super Special Win

Takamoto Katsuta set the fastest time on the opening super special stage of Rally Islas Canarias, while veteran Dani Sordo made an emotional WRC return on home soil and Antonio Fornells crashed out early.

A Spanish Tuner Enters WRC: RMC Motorsport Signs On for the 2027 Regulations
WRC24 Apr 2026

A Spanish Tuner Enters WRC: RMC Motorsport Signs On for the 2027 Regulations

Spanish rally car builder RMC Motorsport has been announced as the WRC's third committed 2027 constructor, uniquely arriving with direct backing from Spain's FIA member club RFEDA.

Ogier Takes WRC Canary Islands Lead as SS3 is Cancelled Over Illegal Parking
WRC24 Apr 2026

Ogier Takes WRC Canary Islands Lead as SS3 is Cancelled Over Illegal Parking

Sebastien Ogier edged Takamoto Katsuta by 0.8 seconds on SS2 to lead a Toyota one-to-five at Rally Islas Canarias, then watched SS3 get cancelled after more than 100 spectator cars were discovered parked in a protected area.

Rovanperä Becomes Katsuta's Secret Weapon as WRC Leader Tackles Canaries Tarmac
WRC24 Apr 2026

Rovanperä Becomes Katsuta's Secret Weapon as WRC Leader Tackles Canaries Tarmac

Takamoto Katsuta leads the WRC standings into Rally Islas Canarias and has turned to Toyota stablemate Kalle Rovanpera, absent from this round, for private tutorials on the asphalt wizardry that won the Finn the event last year.

Ogier's Return Headlines WRC Islas Canarias as Solberg and Evans Eye Tarmac Redemption
WRC21 Apr 2026

Ogier's Return Headlines WRC Islas Canarias as Solberg and Evans Eye Tarmac Redemption

Sebastien Ogier returns to the WRC roster for Rally Islas Canarias, with Oliver Solberg and Elfyn Evans chasing tarmac redemption after crashing out in Croatia and Takamoto Katsuta defending a two-rally win streak.

Katsuta Leads WRC Standings Into Gran Canaria as Toyota Chase Tarmac Return
WRC20 Apr 2026

Katsuta Leads WRC Standings Into Gran Canaria as Toyota Chase Tarmac Return

Takamoto Katsuta heads into Rally Islas Canarias as World Rally Championship points leader for the first time in his career, as Toyota switch their attention from Croatia's loose-surface drama to the fast, high-grip asphalt of Gran Canaria on April 23-26.