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WRC rising star has “zero idea” over future after Rally1 outings

Martins Sesks says he has “zero idea” where his future lies in the World Rally Championship after impressing in three Rally1 outings this year.

Motorsport

Magazine: McLaren’s remarkable F1 and Indy double

McLaren’s incredible 1974 season, in which it won both the F1 title and Indianapolis 500, takes centre stage in this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (3 October).Winning the F1 world championship and the Indy 500 are two of the biggest achievements in motorsport and only a handful of teams and…

Autosport

FIA: It’s not too late to attract new marques to WRC in 2027

The FIA is confident it is not too late to attract new manufacturers to the World Rally Championship in 2027 amid plans to announce new technical regulations in December.

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How Rally Made the First Ford Focus a Legend

With Colin McRae at the wheel and a Martini livery, the World Rally Championship made an icon out of the first Ford Focus.

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What’s next for the WRC’s new rising star

After spotting an advert for the FIA Rally Star talent search programme while in the Estonian Military, Romet Jurgenson is now preparing for a career in the World Rally Championship.

Autosport

WRC set to feature a variety of format lengths in 2025

The World Rally Championship is set to feature new event formats for selected rounds next season as it looks to add more variety to its calendar.

Autosport

Pajari to replace Katsuta in Chile as Toyota hands protege another Rally1 drive

Toyota has elected to replace Takamoto Katsuta with protege Sami Pajari for the next round of the World Rally Championship in Chile later this month.

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How the WRC chose a winner from two inseparable crews after Acropolis drama

Motorsport is defined by fraction of seconds which can easily be taken for granted, as the World Rally Championship proved in perhaps the most dramatic way at the Acropolis Rally.

Autosport

Hyundai yet to make a decision on WRC long-time future

A decision surrounding Hyundai’s future in the World Rally Championship beyond 2025 is yet to be made, insists team principal Cyril Abiteboul.

Autosport

Ogier commits to remaining WRC rounds to boost Toyota’s title hopes

Sebastien Ogier has confirmed plans to contest the remaining rounds of the World Rally Championship to help Toyota challenge for both the drivers’ and manufacturers’ crowns.

Autosport

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…

Autosport

Latvala: Pajari among Toyota’s driver options for WRC in 2025

Sami Pajari is a potential driver option for Toyota in the World Rally Championship next year following an impressive Rally1 debut in Finland, according to team principal Jari-Matti Latvala.

Autosport

Pajari among Toyota’s driver options for WRC in 2025 - Latvala

Sami Pajari is a potential driver option for Toyota in the World Rally Championship next year following an impressive Rally1 debut in Finland, according to team principal Jari-Matti Latvala.

Motorsport

Why the WRC’s “piece of art” stage is so special

For many, Rally Finland’s Ouninpohja stage is the greatest piece of road in rallying and this weekend it returns to the World Rally Championship for the first time in full since 2016.

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WRC announces expanded 14-round 2025 calendar

The World Rally Championship is set for its largest season since 2008 following the confirmation of an expanded 2025 calendar which features 14 events.

Autosport

Why the WRC is introducing virtual chicanes in Finland

The World Rally Championship will introduce virtual chicanes for the first time in competition at Rally Finland, in a move that has helped re-introduce the legendary Ouninpohja stage.

Autosport

M-Sport to investigate further Sesks WRC Rally1 outings

M-Sport will investigate further opportunities to field Martins Sesks in the World Rally Championship following stunning displays in Poland and Latvia.

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Should the WRC re-introduce qualifying? The teams have their say

There were perhaps only two words mentioned more than 'Martins' and 'Sesks' when the World Rally Championship visited Latvia last weekend, and those were 'road position'.

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Neuville, Tanak free to fight for WRC title - Hyundai

Hyundai has reiterated its drivers Thierry Neuville and Ott Tanak are currently free to fight for the World Rally Championship without fear of team orders, according to team principal Cyril Abiteboul.

Motorsport

WRC Latvia: Rovanpera stars on tricky super special to lead in Latvia

Kalle Rovanpera kicked off the World Rally Championship’s first visit to Latvia in style by claiming an early lead after winning Thursday night’s super special stage with a blistering time.

Autosport

WRC to test new 2025 live data system in Latvia

The World Rally Championship will conduct a “real world” test of a new live data system in Latvia this weekend that is part of plans to improve its broadcast coverage next year.

Motorsport

Ford wants to commit to WRC future but 2027 rules must be "right for everybody"

Ford wants to keep the "opportunity to compete as a manufacturer" in the World Rally Championship in the future but has highlighted a need for an open set of 2027 regulations.

Autosport

Ford wants to commit to WRC future but 2027 rules must be “right for everybody”

Ford wants to keep the “opportunity to compete as a manufacturer” in the World Rally Championship in the future but has highlighted a need for an open set of 2027 regulations.

Autosport

Ogier declared fit for WRC return in Latvia

Sebastien Ogier will make a return to the World Rally Championship in Latvia after being declared fit to compete following a reconnaissance crash that ruled him out of Poland.

Autosport

Toyota expands WRC Rally1 entry to five for Finland, Latvala to drive Rally2

Toyota will field five Rally1 cars when the World Rally Championship heads to Finland next month, while team principal Jari-Matti Latvala will drive a Rally2 car.

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