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The factors behind the WRC 2026 calendar reshuffle

Plans to add a second Asia/Pacific round to future World Rally Championship calendars is among the reasons for a reshuffle in the schedule of events for 2026.

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WRC Rally Finland: Kalle Rovanpera takes historic home win in Toyota 1-2-3-4-5

Kalle Rovanpera claimed a maiden Rally Finland World Rally Championship victory after producing a dominant performance to head a Toyota top-five lockout.

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WRC Finland: Rally leader Kalle Rovanpera on why he’s “uncomfortable” but fast

Kalle Rovanperä has explained the factors behind new speed that elevated the Toyota driver to the lead of a World Rally Championship gravel event for the first time in almost a year.

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Sebastien Ogier won't rule out WRC title push

Sebastien Ogier says he would be interested in a World Rally Championship title bid and will consider doing more events if his impressive partial campaign continues.

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How Oliver Solberg’s rapid WRC return shakes up Rally Estonia

Oliver Solberg has always believed in his talent, but admitted that leading Rally Estonia on his World Rally Championship Rally1 return left him surprised and speechless.

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Rally Estonia: Why it’s the “best day” of Solberg’s WRC career

Oliver Solberg has always believed in his talent, but admitted that leading Rally Estonia on his World Rally Championship Rally1 return left him surprised and speechless.

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'Fantastic Car:' Formula 1 Driver Praises the Lexus LFR

We can’t remember the last time there was this much hype around a new Toyota. It’s trending on social media and beyond, not just because it looks spectacular, but also because it offers a glimpse into the near future of a flagship sports car. Part of its popularity online stems…

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WRC Acropolis Rally: Ott Tanak pulls clear of Sebastien Ogier, Kalle Rovanpera retires

Ott Tanak opened up a 43.6s lead over Sebastien Ogier heading into the final day of the Acropolis Rally Greece, as Hyundai edged closer to a first win of the 2025 World Rally Championship season.

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WRC Acropolis Rally: Tanak pulls clear of Ogier while Rovanpera retires

Ott Tanak opened up a 43.6s lead over Sebastien Ogier heading into the final day of the Acropolis Rally Greece, as Hyundai edged closer to a first win of the 2025 World Rally Championship season.

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Extreme heat at the Acropolis Rally just pushed WRC drivers into survival mode

Acropolis Rally Greece served a timely reminder as to why World Rally Championships crews and teams are regarded among the elite after completing one of the toughest days in motorsport.

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The superhuman efforts to tackle WRC’s extreme Acropolis Rally

Acropolis Rally Greece served a timely reminder as to why World Rally Championships crews and teams are regarded among the elite after completing one of the toughest days in motorsport.

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WRC Acropolis Rally: Tanak heads Hyundai 1-2 as Greek attrition strikes

Ott Tanak leads Acropolis Rally Greece after an attritional Friday held in soaring temperatures that tested World Rally Championship crews to the limit.

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Toyota Hypes New Four-Cylinder Engine: '600 HP Is Easily Possible'

It’s been over a year since Toyota announced a new family of four-cylinder combustion engines, to be offered in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged flavors. These upcoming gas engines, planned with displacements of 1.5 liters and 2.0 liters, are said to be smaller and lighter. While efficiency is the primary…

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Rally Portugal criticism forces WRC, FIA to rethink their plans

The World Rally Championship and the FIA are working to address future event schedules after Rally Portugal’s extreme itinerary drew widespread criticism from drivers.

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Top 10: Ranking the greatest BTCC Scots

Gordon Shedden is back in the British Touring Car Championship for 2025 after two years away, at the wheel of a Speedworks Motorsport-run Toyota Gazoo Racing Corolla.

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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Al-Attiyah and Dacia clinch first win of the season

Dacia didn’t have to wait long to celebrate a world victory. Just a month ago, only a few minutes separated Nasser Al-Attiyah from the podium. Just 100km away, the action resumed in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, second round of the FIA and FIM Cross Country Rally World Championship.

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Toyota Will Make Fun Cars for a 'Long, Long Time'

Who knew Toyota would be the savior of performance cars? Beyond the GR Yaris, GR Corolla, 86, and the Supra, Gazoo Racing has been dropping hints about bringing back iconic nameplates. Chief Technology Officer Hiroki Nakajima confirmed a new Celica last November. We might also get an MR2 since the…

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Toyota's US Dealers Want a New Yaris

Toyota killed the Yaris hatchback and sedan in the United States following the 2020 model year. However, the subcompact model received a fourth generation in other markets, complete with a high-performance version from Gazoo Racing. In addition, a Yaris Cross joined the lineup, and Mazda slapped its badge again for…

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Why Toyota believes Rovanpera’s WRC return will benefit Evans

Toyota expects the return of Kalle Rovanpera to a full-time World Rally Championship drive will make team-mate Elfyn Evans “much stronger” this year.

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The leading contenders for victory at the 2025 Dakar Rally

The 2025 Dakar Rally promises to be one of the most exciting in recent history, with several manufacturers and drivers capable of winning the famous Touareg trophy.

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Toyota expands WRC driver line-up for 2025, Kankkunen lands management role

Toyota will expand its World Rally Championship entry to five cars at selected events next year following confirmation Sami Pajari will join the team for a maiden full-time Rally1 campaign.

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Toyota Will Build Fun Cars With Gas Engines Until ICE Is Banned

Gazoo Racing is still investing in ICE, arguing that "internal combustion engines aren't bad."

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Toyota Says It 'Needs' a Performance SUV

We're surprised it took Toyota so long to think of a GR-branded SUV.

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Butcher takes BTCC ‘sabbatical’ for 2024

The 36-year-old Scot has made the decision after finishing 10th in the standings last year, his worst campaign since his maiden full BTCC season in 2018.

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Long-time Toyota technical director Vasselon replaced

Vasselon, 60, has been succeeded on a temporary basis by David Floury as the technical chief of the Cologne-based organisation that masterminds Toyota's World Endurance Championship programme, develops the engines for its World Rally Championship GR Yaris Rally 1 and builds the GR Supra GT4 customer racer. The move announced…

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