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Why M-Sport is in favour of the new WRC points system

This weekend will see the WRC debut its new points-scoring structure, ratified by the FIA, which is designed to spice up rallies and in particular the action on Sundays.

Autosport

Analysis: WRC teams weigh in on Rally2 replacing Rally1 debate

A Rally2-based alternative top tier, that has been dubbed as Rally2 Plus, is understood to be among a number of options on the table being discussed by the FIA’s new working group. Headed by FIA Deputy President Robert Reid, the 2001 World Rally Championship title-winning co-driver, and the 1981 WRC…

Autosport

Rovanpera to begin 2024 WRC season in Sweden

Rally Sweden has released a 56-car entry list for the WRC’s only snow round of the championship that marks the second round of the series (15-18 February).

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WRC champion Rovanpera eyeing 24-hour circuit racing debut

Rovanpera has declared an interest in taking part in circuit racing events this year after announcing plans to contest a part-time WRC campaign this season to “recharge his batteries”, before making a full-time return in 2025.

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Hyundai reveals upgraded 2024 WRC challenger

The upgraded i20 N has been unveiled sporting a new livery design featuring the South Korean manufacturer’s familiar sky blue and orange factory colours.

Motorsport

WEC team Iron Lynx to expand into rallying

The Italian team known for its exploits in sportscar racing has elected to expand its portfolio by running three Ford Fiesta Rally2 cars in association with renowned rally team Sarrazin Motorsport, headed by former Formula 1, WRC and WEC driver Stephane Sarrazin.

Motorsport

Evans makes successful WRC test return after injury

Last year’s title runner-up joined up with the Toyota squad for a pre-event asphalt test on Friday ahead of the annual Monte Carlo opener from 25-28 January.

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World Rally Championship: Major rule changes for WRC in 2024

The 2024 WRC season begins with the Monte Carlo Rally on 25-28 January where reigning champion Kalle Rovanpera is unlikely to defend his title.

Autosport

M-Sport unveils new-look 2024 WRC Ford Puma

The British squad unveiled its bold new livery at the Autosport International Show ahead of the Monte Carlo season opener later this month (25-28 January).

Autosport

Loubet to pilot Skoda in WRC2 return for 2024

Loubet will drive a Fabia RS Rally2 for the Toksport team alongside the already confirmed Oliver Solberg and Gus Greensmith.

Motorsport

Tanak: New WRC points system won’t change approach, but win means less

The WRC has undergone a number of rule tweaks ahead of the 2024 season with a new points structure arguably the most significant change.

Autosport

Venues selected for three-year WRC Rally Ireland bid

Ireland’s national motorsport governing body hosted a press conference at its Dublin headquarters on Tuesday to reveal more details of its proposal to bring the WRC back to the country for the first time since 2009, as part of a proposed three-year deal.

Autosport

Neuville: New WRC points system will add excitement and strategy

The FIA has ratified a new points system designed to add extra spice to rallies this season, with points awarded on Saturday and Sunday during an event.

Motorsport

Neuville: New WRC points system will add more excitement and strategy

The FIA has ratified a new points system designed to add extra spice to rallies this season, with points awarded on Saturday and Sunday during an event.

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Greensmith announces Skoda WRC2 programme for 2024

Last year’s WRC2 runner-up has revealed that he will remain with the Czech marque and the Toksport team that guided Andreas Mikkelsen to the title in 2023. There had been speculation linking the 27-year-old with a move away from Skoda.

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Sainz shrugs off Al-Attiyah’s Audi Dakar Rally jibe

Five-time Dakar winner Al-Attiyah is looking to defend his crown driving for Prodrive following a move from Toyota.Speaking ahead of this year’s edition, which begins on Friday, Al-Attiyah was asked if he thought Audi would be a main threat. Audi is set to benefit from an FIA balance of performance…

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Ireland’s bid to rejoin WRC in 2025 reaches crucial next stage

Ireland has emerged as a candidate to rejoin the WRC calendar from as early as next year, having previously hosted WRC rounds in 2007 and 2009, both won by Sebastien Loeb.

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Toyota Rally2 car to make WRC debut in Monte Carlo

The Japanese marque has been developing a Rally2 version of its GR Yaris since 2022 as it bids to join the customer rally car market.

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Toyota: WRC car upgrades “nothing too dramatic” for 2024

The Japanese squad heads into the 2024 season as the reigning manufacturers’ champions after its GR Yaris won nine of 13 events last year.

Autosport

Friday favourite: Peugeot's Group B gold standard that began Kankkunen's legend

Drivers always have a soft spot for machines that deliver a maiden world title and that’s exactly why World Rally Championship legend Juha Kankkunen lists the Peugeot 205 T16 as his favourite car.

Autosport

Neuville shares his vision for future WRC event format

The format of WRC events has been a hot topic this season with the Hyundai driver one of the most vocal in pushing for the championship to improve its overall appeal.

Autosport

Toyota selects new WRC junior recruits

The world champion squad has selected two young Japanese rally talents Shotaro Goto and Takumi Matsushita to join the initiative, which aims to promote a young Japanese driver to its WRC team.

Autosport

M-Sport reveals all-new WRC 2024 driver line-up

The Ford squad had previously declared its intention to opt for a young driver line-up for next year after 2019 world champion Ott Tanak elected to rejoin Hyundai for 2024.

Autosport

Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #24 Ott Tanak

Ott Tanak was rarely 100% comfortable driving the M-Sport Ford Puma following his shock switch from Hyundai, but the 2019 world champion still scored two WRC wins.

Motorsport

Solberg signs WRC2 deal with Skoda for 2024

The son of 2003 world rally champion Petter Solberg has inked a new deal with the Czech manufacturer and will remain in the WRC's second-tier category in 2024.

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