WRC Monte Carlo: Drivers, fans and Liam Lawson enjoy return of Monaco Circuit stage
The return of World Rally Championship cars tackling Monaco’s famous Grand Prix circuit has proved a hit with drivers who wish the initiative to become a more permanent fixture in the future.Monaco’s famous circuit echoed to the sound of WRC for the first time since…
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg survives with healthy lead intact
A wild off-road excursion failed to derail Oliver Solberg’s Rally Monte Carlo victory bid as wintry conditions wreaked havoc at the World Rally Championship curtain raiser.Solberg continued to defy expectations, ending Saturday with a 59.3s lead over Toyota’s Elfyn Evans. Reigning world champion Sebastien Ogier…
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg in control, as Elfyn Evans holds off Sebastien Ogier
Oliver Solberg remains in control of Rally Monte Carlo with a lead of more than a minute, as the wintry conditions worsened at the World Rally Championship season opener on Saturday morning.Overnight snow showers meant crews faced conditions more akin to Rally Sweden than Monte…
Ducati: Marc Marquez “helped, protected” Francesco Bagnaia in rough moments
Marc Marquez “helped and protected” his team-mate Francesco Bagnaia during some of his toughest moments in the 2025 MotoGP season, according to Ducati team boss Davide Tardozzi.Three-time world champion Bagnaia endured what many regarded as his worst campaign in the premier class last year, struggling…
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg moves clear of the pack after nine stages
Oliver Solberg’s sensational run to lead Rally Monte Carlo by more than a minute has exceeded Toyota’s expectations for its new signing at the World Rally Championship season opener.Solberg starred in Thursday night’s three stages to take an impressive 44.2s lead into Saturday where he…
FIA offers update on new WRC commercial rights holder search
The FIA expects to announce the new World Rally Championship commercial rights holder within the next “couple of months” with an agreement “very close”, according to FIA deputy president Malcolm Wilson.The future promotion of the WRC has been a hot topic after it was first…
Why Aprilia boss is «disappointed» about not having a title sponsor in MotoGP
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola has admitted he is “disappointed” his team has yet to secure a title sponsor despite enjoying its most successful MotoGP season to date.Aprilia remains the only factory team on the grid without a naming partner heading into 2026, despite having several notable…
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg continues domination from Elfyn Evans
Oliver Solberg survived a slow puncture to hold a healthy Rally Monte Carlo lead, as Toyota’s new World Rally Championship signing continued his domination of the event.Solberg, co-driven by Elliott Edmondson, chalked up two stage wins from Friday morning’s three tests that served up extremely…
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg takes early lead before fog causes red flag
Oliver Solberg made a stunning start to life as a full-time World Rally Championship Rally1 driver to emerge from treacherous wintry conditions with the Monte Carlo Rally lead.Solberg produced a masterclass on the challenging snow and ice covered mountain asphalt roads to reach service with…
Can Lancia enjoy success on its anticipated WRC return?
Lancia is confident it can immediately be in a position to fight for victories and a championship title on its return to the World Rally Championship this year.The famous Italian brand will return to the WRC stages at this weekend’s season opener in Monte Carlo…
