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…
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…
The headaches facing WRC crews ahead of a ‘proper Monte’
World Rally Championship crews are braced for a ‘proper, old school’ Rally Monte Carlo with snow and wintry conditions set to become a major factor at the 2026 season opener.In recent seasons, the annual WRC curtain raiser – held on the famous twisty mountain road…
Sebastien Ogier still has motivation “to go for it” after ninth WRC title success
Sebastien Ogier says a repeat of his 2025 WRC success will be difficult, but admits the motivation “to go for it” remains amid talk of a record-breaking 10th title campaign.Barely hours after matching WRC legend Sebastien Loeb as a fellow nine-time world champion in November…
Can Hyundai challenge Toyota in WRC 2026?
After coming agonisingly close to a drivers’ and manufacturers’ double title success in 2024, Hyundai found itself resoundingly beaten by rivals Toyota in the World Rally Championship last season, winning just two rallies (Greece, Saudi Arabia) compared to Toyota’s tally of 12 wins.Hyundai’s 2025 struggles…
Martins Sesks set for 2026 WRC return
Martins Sesks has announced plans to contest a partial campaign in the 2026 World Rally Championship with M-Sport-Ford.Sesks and co-driver Renars Francis are set to team up with the British squad for a third season, aiming to pilot a Ford Puma Rally1 in seven WRC…
Hyundai reveals updated 2026 WRC challenger
Hyundai has revealed its new-look i20 N Rally1 that it hopes will close the gap to rivals Toyota in the 2026 World Rally Championship.The Korean brand will sport a new livery on its car for the 2026 season that will be driven by 2024 champion…
