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Can the new WRC computer game help tackle a real-world hot topic?

The release of a new rally computer game is always a cause for celebration among motorsport gamers but the latest offering, EA Sports WRC, could actually help tackle a hot topic currently in the World Rally Championship.

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Evans: Catching WRC title favourite Rovanpera is “not impossible”

The championship battle is realistically between Evans and Rovanpera now after Rovanpera increased his lead to 33 points over the former following a third win of the season in Greece earlier this month.

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WRC lists China and USA as key expansion targets

Establishing a return to the USA for the first time since 1988 has been a long-term ambition for the WRC, which is looking likely to come to fruition in the future through the Rally USA project, based out of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Evans co-driver Scott Martin lands WRC Commission role

As reported earlier this month, the FIA ad WRC Promoter had asked WRC drivers to nominate a representative to join the WRC Commission to offer competitors a voice and feedback on key topics and possible regulation changes.

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WRC drivers pushing for more compact event schedules

WRC Promoter has collated a raft of ideas over the last three months to improve the championship, having faced criticism from drivers concerned by the WRC's appeal and perceived lack of direction.

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World touring car champion set for rally debut in ERC finale

The 2019 WTCR champion and current TCR World Tour points leader will achieve a life long dream of competing in a rally at his home event, Rally Hungary from 6-8 October.

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Tanak in talks but WRC 2024 future yet to be decided

The 2019 world champion is out of contract for next season having penned a one-year deal with M-Sport Ford for the 2023 campaign, after leaving Hyundai with a year remaining on his contract.

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Ogier: “No reason to change” for 2024 amid Hyundai WRC rumours

The eight-time world champion moved away from full-time competition after lifting the 2021 title with Toyota, and has since contested partial campaigns driving for the Japanese marque.

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Ogier: “No reason to change anything” for 2024 amid Hyundai WRC rumours

The eight-time world champion moved away from full-time competition after lifting the 2021 title with Toyota and has since contested partial campaigns driving for the Japanese marque.

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Pirelli explains decision to leave WRC as tyre supplier

The WRC is set to change its control rubber from 2025 after Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli announced last Friday that it had chosen not to submit a bid in response to the FIA’s 2025-2027 tyre tender.

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WRC tyre supplier to change for 2025 as Pirelli elects not to bid

The Italian manufacturer is currently the official tyre supplier to all categories within the WRC after winning the FIA's last tender in 2019. Its deal to supply tyres from 2021 to 2024 included the last season of the WRC generation car and the first three campaigns under Rally1 hybrid regulations.

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WRC tyre supplier to change for 2025, Pirelli elects not to bid

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WRC Greece: Five things you may have missed

1. Rovanpera’s brilliance, resilience and lucky “buckaroo” moment

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Why it's still too early to get excited about a potential Subaru WRC return

There’s no hiding from the fact that the World Rally Championship is entering a crucial phase as it wishes to establish its future, improve its appeal and attract more manufacturers. And last weekend’s Acropolis Rally gave both the series and the FIA every incentive to ensure that its pathway is…

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M-Sport has no intention to stop WRC Rally1 programme

The team’s future in the WRC was called into question at last weekend’s Acropolis Rally following the publication of an interview with driver Pierre-Louis Loubet in French media that suggested the squad could be absent from next year’s Rally1 field. The article has since been labelled “fake news” and has…

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Michelin expected to submit WRC tyre tender bid

The FIA launched a WRC tyre tender in July inviting tyre brands to submit their interest in becoming the championship's sole tyre supplier, with the current tender expiring at the end of next year.

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WRC Commission set to discuss event format changes

WRC Promoter has collated a raft of ideas over the last three months to improve the championship, having faced criticism from drivers concerned by the WRC's appeal and perceived lack of direction.

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Hybrid power likely to form WRC Rally1 platform from 2027

The WRC made the move to introduce hybrid power with its Rally1 regulations last year which coincided with a pioneering decision to adopt 100% sustainable fuel, provided by P1 Racing Fuels.

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WRC teams would welcome a Subaru return

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem revealed at last weekend’s Acropolis Rally that the three-time WRC constructors’ winner (1995-1997) is considering a possible return to the championship.

Autosport

Toyota: Being the "smartest driver" earned Rovanpera Acropolis WRC win

The reigning world champion recorded his third WRC victory of 2023 in one of the most brutal and unforgiving events in recent memory, taking the win by 1m31.7s from title rival and Toyota team-mate Elfyn Evans.

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Ogier explains luckless WRC Acropolis Rally exit

The eight-time world rally champion was locked in a fight for victory with Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville, with the pair swapping positions across Saturday’s stages.

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How WRC drivers are preparing to enter the Acropolis unknown

Storm Daniel has wreaked havoc in Greece this week severely affecting preparations for this weekend’s 70th anniversary Acropolis Rally.

Autosport

WRC at 50: Ranking the 10 greatest WRC drivers

Autosport’s top 10 was determined by a panel including Toyota WRC team principal Jari-Matti Latvala, M-Sport Ford managing director Malcolm Wilson and Hyundai Motorsport’s WRC programme manager Christian Loriaux. Autosport also produced its own list.

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WRC Greece: Neuville heads charging Rovanpera, Loubet retires

Neuville completed the rally's first loop of gravel stages with a slender 2.0s advantage ahead of overnight leader Rovanpera, who impressed despite starting first on the road.

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WRC Greece: Rovanpera claims early lead with super special win

The Toyota driver set the pace on the 1.48km asphalt stage, held in front of a bumper crowd that had congregated around the Athens harbour.

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