The top 10 female racers of all time
My first ideas for the top 10 female race and rally drivers of all time included entries from all over the world, maybe with one or two unsung heroines and some historical pioneers. However, looking at the cold, hard statistics of the best and fastest…
FIA releases WRC fan survey results
The world motorsport governing body launched a fan survey last month asking rally enthusiasts a range of questions to help understand the future direction of the championship.The FIA has confirmed more than 11,000 fans took part in the online survey. The data was presented at…
Legendary Finland stage rejoins WRC after seven-year hiatus
The gravel rally, which will host the ninth round of the championship from 1-4 August, has unveiled a heavily revised itinerary. In total, 61% of the route has been changed compared to last year, while 12% of the route is entirely new to Rally Finland…
Changes to WRC formats and service parks to begin in 2025
Last week the world motorsport governing body announced a raft of proposals as part of its extensive roadmap to address the future of top-level rallying.This concept included changes to technical regulations, the abandonment of hybrid technology and the introduction of new Rally1 rules from 2026….
WRC teams react to FIA’s vision for the future
The extensive concept revealed by the governing body this week features a raft of significant changes to the WRC’s technical and sporting regulations, alongside a plan to address the championship’s promotion. The vision aims to attract more manufacturer participation and grow the championship.Perhaps its most…
FIA explains Rally1 roadmap as WRC prepares for two-year transition
The governing body revealed an extensive concept for the future at Wednesday’s World Motor Sport Council which will see the WRC undergo myriad changes to its technical and sporting regulations beginning next year.This vision, which aims to increase manufacturer participation and grow the championship, has…
Analysis: What the FIA’s radical changes could mean for WRC
The FIA’s unveiling of its concept for the future is extensive, featuring changes to the technical rules, sporting regulations and right down to the promotion of the WRC.The overhaul has been led by a working group created by the FIA last December and headed up…