The FIA’s Rally Director, Yves Matton, believes four-to-five more events will be necessary to validate the World Rally Championship this season. Yet as the year reaches its halfway point, the task of finding replacement rallies is becoming a trying task, as he tells World in Motorsport. “It’s not like in racing. We are not able … Continue reading “WRC: Four or Five Events Possible – Matton”
Category: Rallying
“WRC: Rallying Needs to Act, Not React If It Wants to Survive – Adamo”
For Hyundai’s WRC team boss Andrea Adamo, the pandemic is yet another sign that a new way of thinking is needed if motorsport is to survive. “If we don’t react now, or if we don’t act now, we will find a problem.” Andrea Adamo is not a man known for pulling punches. The Italian has … Continue reading “WRC: Rallying Needs to Act, Not React If It Wants to Survive – Adamo”
“WRC: Safari Rally return pushed back to 2021”
The retuning Safari Rally has been pushed back to 2021, it was confirmed today, as the Coronavirus pandemic claimed another victim. Scheduled for mid-July, this was due to be the event’s first appearance on the WRC calendar since 2002, where the late-Colin McRae took his final win. However, as countries were forced into lockdown and … Continue reading “WRC: Safari Rally return pushed back to 2021”
“WRC: ‘It’s almost at the point where we say ‘bin the season’’ – Colin Clark”
One of the WRC’s leading commentator’s, Colin Clark, believes that it may be time for the FIA to cancel the rest of the season in light of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
“Some Small Thoughts on Rally Sweden”
Following last week’s Rally Sweden, there has been plenty of criticism both during and following the running of the event from drivers and teams as to the conditions of several stages, particularly through Friday and Saturday’s second loops. Complaints mostly seem to centre around the running of the Historic class between the first and second … Continue reading “Some Small Thoughts on Rally Sweden”
“WRC’s Shifting Sands”
There was a point during last year’s World Rally Championship when it appeared as if Thierry Neuville and Nicolas Gilsoul were finally going to break Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia’s run of titles. It came to a spectacular head come the final stage of Rally Sardinia, when Neuville overcame Ogier during the final stage to … Continue reading “WRC’s Shifting Sands”
“Thoughts on WRC All Live”
The début of WRC All Live at last week’s 86th Rally de Monte Carlo showcased a championship willing to take risks with its coverage. It may have been shaky at times, but it worked and is a step in the right direction.
“Meanwhile, at the Weekend: Ogier extends WRC lead”
“Meanwhile, at the Weekend: Ogier extends WRC lead”
“Meanwhile at the Weekend: Ogier dominates in Mexico”
Meanwhile at the Weekend: Ogier dominates in Mexico
“Meanwhile at the Weekend: Ogier wins in Sweden; Cassidy claims TRS title”
Meanwhile at the Weekend: Ogier wins in Sweden; Cassidy claims TRS title.
“Meanwhile, at the weekend: Loeb wins again at Monte, Auer takes TRS lead”
“Meanwhile, at the weekend: Loeb wins again, Auer takes lead in New Zealand”
“Maria de Villota, X-Games, motorsport safety and Hendrik Vieth”
News regarding injuries suffered by F1 reserve driver Maria de Villota, filtered through yesterday afternoon and sadly, it is not good. De Villota's accident follows on from serious incidents with Toomas Heikkinen and Marcus Gronholm. Also condolences to the family of Hendrik Vieth who died in a motorbike accident yesterday.
“Cook to sell trophies to keep PWRC dream alive”
It is a dreadful state of affairs when a competitor finds oneself in a position where they need to sell their possessions in order to enter an event.
Uhrhane, rain, the media and Ostberg
What a nice day to be inside, eh? From my vantage point, surrounded by dull cream walls and painless grey cupboards, the sun can be seen – just.
Meanwhile at the Tuareg Rally…
While the World Championship raced in Kuala Lumpur and IndyCar graced the streets of St Petersburg, a race of a different kind was unfolding in Spain.
Remembering a Legend
As the climax of the 2011 World Rally Championship hits Wales this weekend, many in motorsport are keen to remember a rallying legend. Six years ago this month, the world sadly lost 2001 World Rally Champion, Richard Burns, to a brain tumour at the age of only 34.