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How to assemble the giant Meccano kit to build a rally car

It’s quite easy to marvel at the sight of a World Rally Championship car darting through narrow asphalt lanes, sliding between snow banks and surviving some of the world’s toughest rocky terrains. But exactly how are these machines built?

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Wales retains ERC status in new look 2025 calendar

Wales has retained its place on the 2025 European Rally Championship calendar which will feature a brand new event in Spain next year.

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Paddon seals back-to-back ERC titles in Poland

Hayden Paddon clinched the 2024 European Rally Championship title after finishing third at the Rally Silesia season finale.

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Evans: Rali Ceredigion has potential to grow to WRC status

Elfyn Evans believes Rali Ceredigion has the potential to grow into a future World Rally Championship event following its debut on the European Rally Championship last weekend.

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Paddon dominates as international rallying returns to Britain

Hayden Paddon scored a dominant first European Rally Championship victory of the season as Rali Ceredigion hosted the first major international rally in Great Britain since 2019.

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What to watch on international rallying's return to the UK

Ceredigion could be crucial in deciding the outcome of this year’s European Rally Championship. The top three in the standings head to Wales for the penultimate round split by 24 points, with Hyundai driver and reigning champion Hayden Paddon holding a 14-point lead over Skoda driver Mathieu Franceschi. Poland’s Miko…

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The volunteer mission that helped bring international rallying back to Britain

Ever since Wales Rally GB dropped off the World Rally Championship calendar in 2020, the UK rally scene has been bereft of a global event. But the wait is finally over as this weekend marks the return of international-level rallying in Britain with the European Rally Championship hosting its penultimate…

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Rally Di Roma outlines project to secure WRC

Rally di Roma Capitale has its sights set on joining the World Rally Championship in the future with organisers “working hard” to elevate the event to rallying’s top-flight.The Italian asphalt rally, that begins in the nation’s capital city Rome, has been steadily growing in stature having earned a place on…

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Paddon secures history making ERC title despite event retirement

Paddon and co-driver John Kennard headed into the asphalt rally equipped with a 55-point lead over nearest rival Martins Sesks after scoring a win in the season opener in Portugal followed by four second place finishes and a third.

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Tanak, Solberg boost WRC Estonia prep with victories

The pair elected to participate in last Saturday’s one-day gravel rally to aid their preparation for Rally Estonia’s high-speed stages.

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Hyundai investigating running a fourth WRC car next year

The manufacturer has fielded three cars in the WRC’s top tier since 2019 but is considering expanding its line-up to four for the 2024 season. The last time it ran four cars in a WRC event was 2018 Rally Portugal when it entered Thierry Neuville, Dani Sordo, Hayden Paddon and…

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Hyundai investigating running fourth WRC car next year

The Korean manufacturer has fielded three cars in the WRC’s top tier since 2019 but is considering expanding its line-up to four for the 2024 season. The last time it ran four cars in a WRC event was 2018 Rally Portugal when it entered Thierry Neuville, Dani Sordo, Hayden Paddon…

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How rallying is helping a Red Bull Formula 1 hopeful

Over the years several Formula 1 drivers have tried their hand at rallying, think Kimi Raikkonen and Robert Kubica, who both enjoyed spells in the World Rally Championship in the last decade. But few drivers harbouring dreams of climbing the ladder to reach the pinnacle of motorsport have chosen to…

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Inside the electric Hyundai weapon that could be rallying's future

Concerned by the future direction of rallying and its ability to connect with manufacturers, 2016 Rally Argentina winner Hayden Paddon has embarked on a voyage of discovery.

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Do full EVs have a future in rallying?

Rallying is heading towards a crossroads as the FIA ascertains the long-term method of propulsion that will ensure a prosperous and sustainable future for the discipline.

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WRC winner Paddon no longer chasing top-level rally return

The former factory Hyundai driver had hoped to return to the WRC after losing his drive with the South Korean marque at the end of 2018, but has been unable to return to top-flight competition since.

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Hayden Paddon's rallying cry for motorsport

Between developing the first electric rally car and running a bespoke charity initiative, New Zealand’s most successful rally driver is keen to make a mark off the course

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WRC New Zealand: Rovanpera closing in on historic win

Kalle Rovanpera has edged closer to securing a dominant Rally New Zealand victory and a potential World Rally Championship title success on Sunday morning.

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WRC New Zealand: Tanak fires first salvo in opening super special

Hyundai’s Ott Tanak has grabbed an early lead at Rally New Zealand after winning a tricky opening World Rally Championship super special stage from M-Sport’s Craig Breen.

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Paddon launches home WRC campaign

The covers have come off the Rally2-spec Hyundai that local hero Hayden Paddon will drive at Rally New Zealand next month.

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Croft Nostalgia event returns as British Hillclimb and Rally championships heat up

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