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Hyundai already working on “Plan B” for 2026 WRC driver line-up

Ott Tanak’s decision to step down from full-time rallying means Hyundai will have a changed driver line-up for 2026

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Ott Tanak tight-lipped on WRC future as speculation mounts

Hyundai is still involved in negotiations to secure its World Rally Championship driver line-up for 2026

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Tanak tight-lipped on Hyundai future as WRC speculation mounts

Hyundai is still involved in negotiations to secure its World Rally Championship driver line-up for 2026

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Hyundai signings bolster WEC and WRC resources

The Korean brand has created new roles across engineering and operations to oversee its growing motorsport portfolio

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Hyundai reveals key signings to bolster resources for WEC and WRC

The Korean brand has created new roles to oversee its growing motorsport portfolio

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Oliver Solberg “dreams” of full-time WRC seat amid Kalle Rovanpera exit

The newly crowned WRC2 champion has been tipped as the favourite to replace Kalle Rovanpera at Toyota when he exits the Japanese team in search of single-seater success

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Solberg responds to Rovanpera successor speculation in WRC

The newly crowned WRC2 champion has been tipped as the favourite to replace the outgoing Kalle Rovanpera at Toyota in the 2026 World Rally Championship

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Hyundai adds experience to WRC squad with new sporting director

Former FIA rally boss joins the Korean marque in newly created role

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Hyundai hires former FIA rally boss in new WRC role

Former FIA rally boss joins the Korean marque in newly created role

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Latest FIA departure as road sport director Andrew Wheatley leaves position

Wheatley will be replaced by Emilia Abel as junior road sport director and supported by Dieter Rencken, who moves across from his Formula 1 role into an executive advisor role, and both will report to FIA general manager Alberto Villarreal.

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WRC 2027 rules to offer powertrain flexibility and component cost cap

The 2027 World Rally Championship regulations are likely to offer manufacturers a range of powertrain options and cars that will be significantly cheaper through a cost cap on components.

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Investigation under way into "very serious" WRC Rally Japan safety breach

An investigation into how an unauthorised vehicle entered a live World Rally Championship stage at Rally Japan has begun, an incident the FIA has described as "a very serious issue".

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Investigation underway into "very serious" WRC Rally Japan safety breach

An investigation into how an unauthorised vehicle entered a live World Rally Championship stage at Rally Japan is underway, an incident which the FIA has described as "a very serious issue."

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New WRC hybrid unit measures could raise costs for teams

An enforcement of hybrid unit safety measures effective from last weekend’s Acropolis Rally could increase costs for World Rally Championship teams moving forward.

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New WRC points proposals under review for 2025

The radical World Rally Championship points system introduced this season that has divided opinion is being reviewed and could undergo a change next year.

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Jamaican Government Urges Preparedness As Hurricane Beryl Approaches

Jamaican government issues warning as Hurricane Beryl approaches, urging citizens to prepare and stay safe.

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How the FIA's U-turn delivered a much needed "rocket" for the WRC

During this period the WRC has gone full circle. There was a concept to abandon the hybrid-powered Rally1 cars entirely and install Rally2 as the top tier. There was the idea of creating a Rally2 plus category by downgrading Rally1 cars and upgrading current Rally2 cars. But on balance stability…

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How the FIA’s U-turn delivered a much needed “rocket” for the WRC

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WRC future regulations set to be defined after months of debate

The WRC has been working towards Tuesday's World Motor Sport Council meeting, where several questions are expected to be answered.

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Evans: New points system offered “zero reward” from “mega” WRC battle

The Toyota driver has been among the most critical of the new points system and again brought the subject back into question after finishing second behind team-mate Sebastien Ogier.

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Analysis: What to expect from the FIA on WRC future

On Wednesday, the FIA is set to reveal a concept that will form the future direction of the WRC with the focus being on the top category. The Rally1 hybrid class, launched in 2022, has come under scrutiny having struggled to attract manufacturers, while entries have dropped below 10 cars…

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Analysis: What to expect from the FIA as WRC future decision looms

On Wednesday, the FIA is set to reveal a concept that will form the WRC's future direction, with the focus being on the top category. The Rally1 hybrid class, launched in 2022, has come under scrutiny having struggled to attract manufacturers, while entries have dropped below 10 cars this season.

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Ogier calls for WRC Rally1 windscreen fogging solution

Misted-up windscreens were a hot topic last Friday as extreme wet weather hit the stages. The issue afflicted the prototype spaceframe-built Rally1 cars much more severely than Rally2 machines derived from production-based models.

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FIA: 80% of WRC Rally1 car to carry over for 2027 regulations

The FIA has been developing the next set of WRC regulations over the last two years since the launch of the Rally1 hybrid era last year.

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Increase in tyre fitting zones tipped for 2024 WRC

The WRC is currently evaluating its event format structure for the future having faced criticism from drivers, teams and fans this year.

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