Will Rally Portugal gravel put WRC pacesetters on the back foot?
The FIA World Rally Championship’s early-season pacesetters face a very different kind of test this week as Rally Portugal threatens to turn their strong positions in the points battle into a disadvantage. After five rounds, Toyota Gazoo Racing drivers Elfyn Evans (above, during shakedown), Takamoto Katsuta and Sami Pajari occupy…
Why WRC drivers expect Portugal to deliver a rally that has “everything”
Rough gravel stages, long periods without service, changeable weather and increased competition will make Rally Portugal a challenge that will have “everything”, according to World Rally Championship drivers.The first pure gravel rally of the season looks set to offer up one of the biggest tests of 2026 for crews and teams, and perhaps the hardest-fought rally of the campaign to …Keep reading
Hyundai brings WRC engine upgrade to Rally Portugal
Hyundai has brought an upgraded engine to Rally Portugal in a bid to close the gap and take the fight to World Rally Championship rivals Toyota.The Korean marque has struggled to extract pace consistently from its i20 N Rally1 car, while Toyota has seemingly taken a step forward, having won all five rounds of the season to date.Hyundai has been working on upgrades to widen its WRC car’s …Keep reading
How Ott Tanak can help Toyota’s WRC 2027 car development
Ott Tanak taking on a role to help develop Toyota’s 2027 World Rally Championship car will provide useful information and reduce workload for the team’s current drivers, says Sebastien Ogier.Toyota has enlisted the services of 2019 world champion Tanak to help carry out valuable testing and develop the Japanese brand’s all-new car built to the WRC’s new technical regulations that will …Keep reading
Why Hyundai’s WRC season “really starts” at Rally Portugal
The World Rally Championship’s first pure gravel rally of the season in Portugal this week is seen as an opportunity for Hyundai to ignite its 2026 campaign.Hyundai has been firmly on the back foot this season, having struggled to extract pace from an i20 N Rally1 that features a narrow operating window.The Korean team’s struggles have coincided with a step forward from rival Toyota …Keep reading
Hill hoping to ‘shoot high’ in final Supercross races of the season
Team Tedder Monster Energy KTM competitor Justin Hill is very much looking forward to the final two stadium races of the season. Highly competitive and in the mix all year long on his potent No. 46 KTM 450 SX-F, Hill, who has amassed two top five finishes and four top…
Toyota steps up WRC 2027 car testing with new look prototype
Toyota is continuing its preparations for the 2027 World Rally Championship rules shake up by testing the latest version of prototype car in Spain.The Japanese brand is the only mainstream manufacturer to date that has committed to building a car to the new technical regulations that will come into force next year.Under the new FIA framework, cars will be built to a €345,000 cost cap and …Keep reading
M-Sport weighs up WRC new car build as all options remain open
Partnering with a manufacturer or constructing its own all-new World Rally Championship car for 2028 are options on the table for M-Sport to continue in rallying’s top tier.The Ford squad’s future in the WRC beyond 2026 is yet to be officially confirmed, although it is expected the team will be present next year, competing with its Ford Fiesta Rally2 car. Under the FIA’s new technical …Keep reading
How Dani Sordo brings “different ideas” to Hyundai’s WRC Toyota chase
Dani Sordo brought new ideas and a “breath of fresh air” to Hyundai amid its ongoing battle to find answers for its performance struggles in the World Rally Championship, according to team boss Andrew Wheatley.Struggles extracting consistent speed from the i20 N Rally1, which has a narrow operating window, left Hyundai firmly on the backfoot this year in its battle with Toyota. Thierry …Keep reading
Motocross legend Herlings finds change is good
The longtime KTM rider has switched to Honda for the 2026 Motocross World Championship, and is off to a fast start.
Thierry Neuville: “Nobody knows” answer to Hyundai’s WRC struggles
Thierry Neuville says “nobody knows” how Hyundai can fix its current performance woes after another difficult World Rally Championship outing in the Canary Islands.Hyundai is yet to score its first win of the season, with last weekend’s round in Canary Islands highlighting the gap between the Korean marque and Toyota.The closest Hyundai has come to a victory this year was on asphalt …Keep reading
Max Verstappen’s father Jos explains serious rally crash he escaped unhurt
Jos Verstappen was unhurt in a serious crash during a rally event in Belgium.
Oliver Solberg explains crash that ended WRC Canary Islands fight with Sebastien Ogier
Oliver Solberg says he wasn’t “overpushing” and just needs to “improve small details” moving forward after a penultimate stage mistake ended a titanic battle for victory with Sébastien Ogier in the Canary Islands.Solberg and nine-time world rally champion Ogier were locked in a dramatic duel for victory on the Spanish island which looked set for a grandstand final stage decider. Ogier …Keep reading
Ogier wins WRC Canary Islands Rally as a charging Solberg crashes out
Sebastien Ogier held his nerve through a dramatic final day at the Canary Islands Rally to claim his first WRC win of the season after Toyota teammate Oliver Solberg crashed out of an ultra-close victory fight on the penultimate stage.
WRC Canary Islands: Sebastien Ogier claims first win of 2026 after Oliver Solberg crash
Sebastien Ogier claimed victory at Rally Islas Canarias after a titanic fight with Toyota World Rally Championship team-mate Oliver Solberg ended when the latter crashed on the penultimate stage.Nine-time world champion Ogier, co-driven by Vincent Landais, delivered an asphalt masterclass under intense pressure from Solberg and Elliott Edmondson on the Spanish Island’s smooth …Keep reading
WRC Canary Islands: Oliver Solberg crashes out of victory fight on penultimate stage
Oliver Solberg crashed out of the penultimate stage of Rally Islas Canarias while trying to hunt down rally leader Sebastien Ogier.The rally was building towards a titanic finish after Solberg had closed the gap to leader Ogier down to 2.2s after the first two stages of Sunday morning.The Toyota driver continued to push in the second pass through the 25.93km Ingenio – Valsequillo test in …Keep reading