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How WRC teams prepare for Monte Carlo’s ‘four-day marathon’

New technical regulations and a change of tyre manufacturer has made preparations for the challenging Monte Carlo Rally among the most demanding for World Rally Championship teams in recent times. Not since the introduction of the Rally1 cars in 2022 has the WRC undergone such significant changes, heaping even more…

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Rally1 field expands for WRC Rally Sweden

The World Rally Championship will expand to 12 Rally1 cars for the second round of the season in Sweden next month.

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How the WRC’s latest debutant plans to capitalise on surprise drive

Being among the World Rally Championship’s top flight, traversing the start ramp in Monte Carlo’s glitzy Casino Square in front of thousands of fans, is the stuff of dreams for any rally driver. Next week the WRC’s latest top class debutant Josh McErlean will turn that into a reality after a…

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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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Indonesia declares interest to make WRC return

Indonesia has formally declared its interest in hosting a round of the World Rally Championship in the near future.

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Welsh First Minister faces calls to back grooming gang inquiry

A debate in the Senedd was heated, with the leader of the Welsh Conservatives told to ‘tone it down’ by the Llywydd.

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Sesks secures WRC Rally1 return with M-Sport

Martins Sesks will return to the World Rally Championship’s top flight this year after securing a six-round programme with M-Sport-Ford.

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Sweden targeted by Hyundai to debut upgraded WRC car

Thierry Neuville is hopeful Hyundai will debut its highly anticipated revised 2025 World Rally Championship car at Rally Sweden next month.

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Sweden targeted for Hyundai to debut upgraded WRC car

Thierry Neuville is hopeful Hyundai will debut its revised 2025 World Rally Championship car at Rally Sweden next month.

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Ogier: WRC crews “less prepared than ever” for Monte Carlo

Sebastien Ogier believes crews will arrive at the World Rally Championship season opener “less prepared than ever” following the introduction of new tyres and hybrid-less cars for 2025.

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Are these drivers set for a breakout year in 2025?

It doesn't take long to come up with a list of drivers who massively enhanced their reputations last season.

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What Toyota expects from Rovanpera on his full-time WRC return

Toyota expects Kalle Rovanpera to be fighting for the World Rally Championship title on his full-time return this year as the Finn ramped up his Monte Carlo preparations this week.

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Why the jury is still out on the Dakar's route shake-up risk

Anyone who assumed the Dakar Rally had become too easy since leaving its spiritual home in Africa was taken aback by the first few days of the 2025 event in Saudi Arabia. The strategic decision to place the 48-hour stage near the very beginning caused havoc, taking out several heavyweights…

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Why 2025 is right for M-Sport’s new recruit to make WRC leap

M-Sport-Ford new signing Josh McErlean believes 2025 is the best time since the Rally1 era began to make the leap to the World Rally Championship's top tier.

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Loeb next to suffer rollover in merciless Dakar Rally

World Rally Championship legend Sebastien Loeb suffered a brutal rollover at the start of Tuesday’s Stage 3 of the 2025 Dakar Rally.

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Toyota to field five cars in Monte Carlo 2025 WRC opener

Seventy crews will tackle the 2025 World Rally Championship season opener in Monte Carlo following the release of the event’s entry list.

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The familiar names Rovanpera will face on his 24-hour race debut

As preparation for the Monte Carlo Rally goes, heading for the Middle East to contest a 24-hour race is on the unconventional side.

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The familiar names Rovanpera will face on 24-hour race debut

As preparation for the Monte Carlo Rally goes, heading for the Middle East to contest a 24-hour race is on the unconventional side.

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Katsuta expects “bigger challenge” in WRC 2025

Takamoto Katsuta’s biggest target for 2025 is to be more consistent with his results across a World Rally Championship campaign, which he expects will offer up a “bigger challenge”.

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Number #1 set to return to WRC in 2025

The number #1 will return to the World Rally Championship for the first time since 2022 with new champion Thierry Neuville set to adopt the number for the 2025 campaign.

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Our writers' favourite cars from the 1990s

The last Formula 1 race of the 20th Century occurred 9190 days ago. That means we are now closer to the start of the 2050 season, assuming the world championship is still around to commemorate its centenary anniversary, than we are from the 1990s.

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Autosport writers' favourite cars from the 1990s

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Rovanpera hopes circuit racing exploits can help 2025 WRC return

Kalle Rovanpera says he’s learned “many things” in 2024 and is hopeful his new found circuit racing skills can help him on asphalt World Rally Championship events in 2025.

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Evans identifies "main focus" for improvement in WRC 2025

Improving performance on rough gravel rallies is the main focus for Elfyn Evans in 2025 to enhance his chances of lifting a maiden World Rally Championship title.

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More events like Monza Rally Show would be “nice” for WRC - Latvala

The World Rally Championship could benefit from hosting exhibition-style events such as the Monza Rally Show, according to Toyota team principal Jari-Matti Latvala.

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