WRC teams weigh in on possible hybrid power U-turn for 2025
World Rally Championship teams have expressed their thoughts regarding the possibility of a last-minute change to remove hybrid power from Rally1 cars for next season.It appears there is a strong chance the FIA could decide to abandon hybrid power from the WRC’s top-flight class in…
M-Sport’s 2025 WRC driver line-up plans «up in the air»
M-Sport’s driver line-up for the 2025 World Rally Championship is «totally up in the air» as speculation mounts around the future of its current lead driver Adrien Fourmaux.The Ford squad often makes its moves in the driver market late into the year and this season…
Consistency Neuville’s first focus as maiden WRC title looms at CER
Thierry Neuville insists his first focus is on delivering a «consistent run» at this week’s Central European Rally as the Hyundai driver closes in on a maiden World Rally Championship crown.Neuville heads into the WRC’s penultimate round, spread across the asphalt roads in the Czech…
Solberg’s failed Rally Chile protest to be reheard by stewards
The WRC2 title fight could be set for another twist following confirmation that a previously rejected protest from Oliver Solberg will be reheard by Rally Chile stewards.A petition led by FIA road sport director Andrew Wheatley has resulted in the case regarding a notional time…
Benched Katsuta sets goals for WRC return at Central European Rally
Takamoto Katsuta has set out goals after being benched by Toyota for Rally Chile, as he prepares for his World Rally Championship return at next week’s Central European Rally.Katsuta rejoins Toyota’s line-up after it temporarily dropped its full-time driver for the visit to Chile last…
Skoda reveals Rally2-inspired EV race car concept
Skoda Motorsport has unveiled an all-new electric racing car concept that has taken inspiration and technology from its World Rally Championship Rally2 car.Based on the road going Enyaq SUV, the new Enyaq RS Race has even in development since 2023 with the aim to create…
FIA: EV, hybrid, ICE power on the table for WRC 2027
Full electric, hybrid and internal combustion engine powertrains remain as options for the World Rally Championship’s 2027 regulations, according to FIA technical director Xavier Mestelan Pinon.The FIA has been working for more than 18 months to devise the future direction of the Rally1 and Rally2…
Croatia edging closer to WRC return in 2026
Rally Croatia organisers have announced that they have succeeded in securing the government guarantees necessary to prepare for a return to the World Rally Championship.The asphalt event made its WRC debut in 2021 quickly becoming a regular hosting four editions of the event before losing…
Ducati MotoGP star to pilot Group B WRC rally car
Factory Ducati MotoGP rider Enea Bastianini is set to swap two wheels for four at the Rallylegend festival this weekend. The seven-time motorcycle premier-class race winner is set to pilot a Group B Audi Quattro S1 at the 22nd edition of the four-day celebration of rallying…
Rovanpera «recharged» and ready for 2025 WRC full-time return
Kalle Rovanpera says he feels “recharged” and ready to make a full-time return to the World Rally Championship next year after exploring his motorsport horizons this season.The two-time World Rally champion made a surprise decision to conduct a part-time WRC campaign this year, stating a…
