Ford has announced its new factory-backed Dakar program, and with it, it is gearing up to take the rallying world by storm. With the goal of “owning” the rallying scene, this audacious move signals a major change in the American automaker’s motorsport strategy and establishes it as a serious competitor in one of the world’s […]
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This weekend’s DTM meeting at Zandvoort will mark World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanpera’s debut on the circuit as he competes in the Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux support series. This year, the two-time world champion is diversifying his motorsport portfolio by embarking on a part-time World Rally Championship (WRC) stint with Toyota. In February, Rovanpera revealed
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Rally Saudi Arabia to Feature Mountain, Volcano, and Desert Stages in 2025, Marking a Major Milestone in the Kingdom’s Motorsport Ambitions The World Rally Championship (WRC) is set to return to the Middle East for the first time since 2011, with Saudi Arabia confirmed as a new host. The announcement, made during this weekend’s Rally
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Elfyn Evans says “some new ideas” are required after set-up struggles left the three-time World Rally Championship runner-up on the back foot in a weekend to forget in Portugal. In the high-octane world of rally racing, Toyota’s team faced a weekend of woes, with driver Evans feeling like luck had left his side. The championship
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Elfyn Evans shared that using a smartphone for pace notes while driving in the World Rally Championship was nearly as effective as usual after an odd event at Rally Portugal. At Rally Portugal, a mix-up led to Elfyn Evans’ co-driver, Scott Martin, using a smartphone for navigation. They had to improvise when Martin forgot their
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Ford has brought on board Carlos Sainz Sr, a champion who has conquered the Dakar Rally four times, to head their off-road racing efforts starting in 2025. Ford has enlisted Carlos Sainz Sr, a veteran with four Dakar Rally victories, and Nani Roma, another seasoned champion, to lead their team in the renowned Dakar Rally
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According to Ott Tanak, the upcoming seven consecutive gravel rallies present a significant chance for him to thrust himself into contention for the World Rally Championship title. As the World Rally Championship’s gravel season kicks off in Portugal, Hyundai’s Ott Tanak, currently fourth in the standings, is ready to close the 33-point gap with leader
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