https://www.motorsport.com/category/rally/news/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:35:30 +0000 100 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/why-hyundai-wrc-team-is-working-at-120-per-cent-to-salvage-its-difficult-2026-season/10802319/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www The WRC is less than 12 months away from the launch of its new technical regulations designed to be more affordable and flexible with cars built to a €345,000 cost cap, in a bid to attract manufacturers and ...Keep reading]]> Kenya WRC 10802319 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:54:41 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/lando-norris-samples-toyota-rally-car-alongside-oliver-solberg/10801698/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www The McLaren driver took part in a special event organised by sponsor Monster Energy, where he sampled a host of rally car and drifting machinery on a frozen lake in Sweden. The event included two fellow Monster-backed drivers, 2003 ...Keep reading]]> Kenya WRC 10801698 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:42:31 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/lancia-rally-legend-sandro-munari-passes-away-aged-85/10801185/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www The Italian driver will be remembered as one of the most iconic and successful drivers of his generation, lighting up the rally stages during the 1970s. Munari lifted the FIA Cup for Rally Drivers, the forerunner to today’s FIA World Rally Championship drivers’ title, in ...Keep reading]]> WRC 10801185 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:30:31 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/new-toyota-wrc-car-breaks-cover-in-testing/10800586/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Toyota is the only mainstream automotive manufacturer that is known to be developing a new car that adheres to the WRC’s new technical regulations that will come into force from 2027.
The images, that are said to have been captured during a test in Portugal, feature a ...Keep reading]]> WRC 10800586 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:57:27 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/why-esapekka-lappi-was-so-happy-at-wrc-rally-sweden-/10800445/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Granted, Lappi was incredibly satisfied to be immediately on the pace on his World Rally Championship return, a comeback he thought ...Keep reading]]> Sweden WRC 10800445 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:08:14 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/acropolis-rally-reveals-new-route-for-wrc-2026/10800230/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Organisers have today unveiled the itinerary for round eight of the 2026 campaign (25-28 June) which will see the rally service park shift 240 kilometres south from the town of Lamia to Loutraki, 80km east of capital city Athens.
As ...Keep reading]]> Greece WRC 10800230 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:59:48 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/hyundai-realistic-and-optimistic-in-mission-to-bridge-wrc-pace-gap/10798036/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www The Korean marque had hoped to have all three cars in the fight for the podium at Rally Sweden, an event where it managed to beat Toyota to victory in 2024 with Esapekka Lappi.
However, the rally quickly developed into a ...Keep reading]]> Sweden WRC 10798036 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:51:29 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/solberg-didnt-deserve-more-than-p4-from-sweden-wrc-round/10797918/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Solberg headed to Sweden on a high after scoring a sensational win in Monte Carlo last month, which had raised expectations ahead of a home event he previously won three times at the WRC2 level.
Having stunned the WRC service park ...Keep reading]]> Sweden WRC 10797918 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:23:19 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/wrc-sweden-elfyn-evans-storms-to-victory-as-toyota-scores-1-2-3-4/10797879/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Evans and co-driver Scott Martin claimed a first win of the season by 14.3s from Toyota team-mate Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston. Toyota comprehensively defeated a struggling Hyundai across the 18 snow-covered stages, locking out the ...Keep reading]]> Sweden WRC 10797879 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:43:15 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/wrc-sweden-what-happened-to-the-hyundais/10797782/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Driver Thierry Neuville admitted he was running out of set up options to try as Hyundai explored radical changes to find answers to its lack of grip and speed at Rally Sweden.
The Korean marque had hoped to take the fight to Toyota in Sweden after a difficult season ...Keep reading]]> Sweden WRC 10797782 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:43:13 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/wrc-sweden-elfyn-evans-heads-toyota-1-2-3-4-into-final-day/10797775/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Evans started Saturday facing a 2.8s deficit to Katsuta, but this was turned on its head after the morning loop. A perplexed Katsuta struggled for grip, which left him 16.1s adrift.
The deficit grew to 18s early in the afternoon as ...Keep reading]]> Sweden WRC 10797775 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:45:42 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/wrc-sweden-elfyn-evans-reclaims-lead-as-oliver-solberg-sets-sights-on-podium/10797674/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www The Toyota driver trailed his team-mate Takamoto Katsuta by 2.8s heading into the morning loop of snow stages, but exited the tricky tests with a 16.1s lead over his rival. 
Hyundai continued to struggle for traction that again ...Keep reading]]> Sweden WRC 10797674 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:33:47 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/wrc-sweden-takamoto-katsuta-snatches-lead-from-elfyn-evans/10797568/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Katsuta started the day sitting in third overall, but ended the leg of seven stages with a 2.8s margin over Evans. Sami Pajari, 22.2s back, locked out the top-three positions for Toyota as Hyundai’s difficult start ...Keep reading]]> Sweden WRC 10797568 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:47:18 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/thierry-neuville-labels-wrc-struggles-the-hardest-time-of-my-career/10797413/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www The 2024 champion has been struggling for confidence behind the wheel of his Hyundai i20 N Rally 1 this season, with his struggles from last month’s opening round in Monte Carlo continuing in Sweden.
Even after topping ...Keep reading]]> Sweden WRC 10797413 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:50:02 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/wrc-sweden-elfyn-evans-leads-as-oliver-solberg-drops-to-p5-after-lucky-escape/10797394/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www After three snow stages, Evans headed to the midday service with a 14.5s lead over Toyota’s Takamoto Katsuta, with team-mate Sami Pajari in third [+23.3s]. The top five was completed by the returning Esapekka Lappi [+34.9s], who led the ...Keep reading]]> Sweden WRC 10797394 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:13:22 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/wrc-sweden-oliver-solberg-sets-the-pace-to-grab-early-lead/10797201/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www The Monte Carlo winner, spurred on by his home crowd, kicked off the championship's only dedicated snow rally by setting the benchmark in the 10.23km Umea super special stage.
Solberg, starting first on the road, seemingly faced the ...Keep reading]]> Sweden WRC 10797201 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:44:10 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/wrc-crews-face-an-extra-curveball-at-rally-sweden-not-enough-snow/10797147/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Snow levels in the lead up to the event, held approximately 300km south of the Arctic circle in Umea, have been reduced compared to previous editions since Rally ...Keep reading]]> Sweden WRC 10797147 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:30:12 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/martins-sesks-sets-out-target-ahead-of-wrc-return/10797143/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Sweden’s snow stages mark the start of Sesks’ seven-round partial programme with M-Sport-Ford that includes the same line-up of rallies (Sweden, Portugal, Greece, Estonia, Finland, Sardinia) and the possibility of a run at the ...Keep reading]]> Sweden WRC 10797143 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:12:11 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/dakar/news/dacia-will-go-for-the-full-2026-world-championship-and-rules-out-the-2027-dakar-rally/10797059/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www The tracks had barely cleared in the desert following the latest triumph for Dacia at the 2026 Dakar when the brand decided to bring the curtain down on its rally-raid adventure ...Keep reading]]> Dakar 10797059 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:11:23 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/oliver-solberg-keeping-feet-on-the-ground-ahead-of-dream-wrc-homecoming/10796416/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Toyota’s new signing tops the championship standings after scoring a dominant victory in Monte Carlo last month. In doing so he has become the first Swede to lead the championship in more than 30 years ahead of this ...Keep reading]]> Sweden WRC 10796416 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:00:02 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/esapekka-lappi-thought-his-wrc-career-was-over-but-hes-back/10795736/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www The two-time WRC event winner will rejoin Hyundai next week, which will mark the first round of a part-time programme. He previously contested a full-season programme with the Korean manufacturer in 2023, before leaving the WRC ...Keep reading]]> Sweden WRC 10795736 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:09:11 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/kalle-rovanpera-co-driver-jonne-halttunen-lands-toyota-rally-management-role/10795601/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www The Japanese marque announced plans to contest the championship last year with its newly developed GR Corolla RC2 rally car, which will be piloted by Toyota’s World Rally Raid Championship star Seth Quintero ...Keep reading]]> WRC 10795601 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:33:37 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/iconic-ouninpohja-stage-dropped-from-2026-wrc-rally-finland-route/10794950/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www The 32.98km gravel rollercoaster, which has earned cult status over the years, made its return to Rally Finland in 2024 after a then-seven-year hiatus. Last year, the stage became the Super Sunday centrepiece as two ...Keep reading]]> Finland WRC 10794950 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:22:51 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/new-wrc-winter-tyre-expected-in-2027-after-monte-carlo-criticism/10793832/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Extreme winter weather rendered conditions the toughest witnessed at the asphalt WRC season opener in more than decade, as crews faced treacherous snow, ice and slush-covered roads.
Prior to last year’s Monte Carlo, when ...Keep reading]]> Monaco WRC 10793832 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:11:10 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/why-thierry-neuville-struggled-in-most-difficult-monte-carlo-rally/10793475/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Neuville had flagged even before last weekend’s season opener that he would be “lying a bit” if he said he felt confident behind the wheel of his updated Hyundai, admitting he was missing the feeling he ...Keep reading]]> Monaco WRC 10793475 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:23:59 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/usa-edging-closer-to-wrc-return-in-2027/10793299/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www The WRC has long held an ambition to return to the USA for the first time since the 1988 Olympus Rally, with the project a key part of its plan to grow the category. In 2024 the championship announced a “clear roadmap” to achieving a USA event in 2026 that ...Keep reading]]> WRC 10793299 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:50:10 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/more-than-10-tuners-show-interest-in-wrc-2027-rules/10792925/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Next year the WRC will embark upon a new technical era that aims to increase the number of constructors competing in the pinnacle of rallying.
The new technical regulations, which will span a 10-year period, are designed to be more affordable and flexible ...Keep reading]]> Monaco WRC 10792925 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:37:04 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/the-factors-that-led-to-oliver-solbergs-crazy-dream-monte-carlo-win/10792738/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Extreme wintry weather plagued the asphalt event, offering up incredibly ...Keep reading]]> Monaco WRC 10792738 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:54:57 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/wrc-monte-carlo-oliver-solberg-dominates-to-claim-sensational-win-/10792694/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Toyota’s new signing defied expectations in extreme snow and icy conditions to deliver an emphatic victory, beating his more experienced Toyota team-mates Elfyn Evans [+51.8s] and reigning nine-time world champion and ...Keep reading]]> Monaco WRC 10792694 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:59:39 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/WRC-Monte-Carlo-Drivers-fans-and-Liam-Lawson-praise-return-of-Monaco-Circuit-stage/10792575/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Monaco’s famous circuit echoed to the sound of WRC for the first time since 2008 as a shortened version of the Formula 1 track played host to a 2.65km super special stage for this year’s Monte Carlo ...Keep reading]]> Monaco WRC 10792575 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:29:58 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/wrc-monte-carlo-solberg-survives-scare-with-healthy-lead-intact/10792572/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Solberg continued to defy expectations, ending Saturday with a 59.3s lead over Toyota’s Elfyn Evans. Reigning world champion Sebastien Ogier had threatened to shake up the order at the front, but his charge from third ...Keep reading]]> Monaco WRC 10792572 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:40:47 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/wrc-monte-carlo-solberg-in-control-evans-holds-off-ogier-as-conditions-worsen/10792487/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Overnight snow showers meant crews faced conditions more akin to Rally Sweden than Monte Carlo, and despite initially losing time, Solberg fought back to restore his lead to 1m02.8s over Toyota team-mate ...Keep reading]]> Monaco WRC 10792487 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:22:33 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/wrc-monte-carlo-oliver-solberg-moves-clear-of-the-pack-after-nine-stages/10792398/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Solberg starred in Thursday night’s three stages to take an impressive 44.2s lead into Saturday where he continued his stunning drive. The Swede delivered another masterclass in challenging snowy, icy and ...Keep reading]]> Monaco WRC 10792398 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:34:08 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/fia-offers-update-on-new-wrc-commercial-rights-holder-search/10792343/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www The future promotion of the WRC has been a hot topic after it was first reported that the previous commercial rights holder WRC Promoter, owned energy drinks giant Red Bull and ...Keep reading]]> Monaco WRC 10792343 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:05:01 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/wrc-monte-carlo-solberg-continues-domination-despite-puncture/10792278/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Solberg, co-driven by Elliott Edmondson, chalked up two stage wins from Friday morning’s three tests that served up extremely challenging snow- and ice-covered roads. The son of 2003 world champion Petter Solberg headed to ...Keep reading]]> Monaco WRC 10792278 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:25:50 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/wrc-monte-carlo-oliver-solberg-takes-early-lead-before-fog-causes-ss3-red-flag/10792096/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Solberg produced a masterclass on the challenging snow and ice covered mountain asphalt roads to reach service with a 44.2s lead over Toyota’s Elfyn Evans. After nominal times were awarded following the red flag in ...Keep reading]]> Monaco WRC 10792096 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:50:42 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/can-lancia-enjoy-success-on-its-anticipated-wrc-return/10791976/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www The famous Italian brand will return to the WRC stages at this weekend’s season opener in Monte Carlo with its all-new Ypsilon HF Integrale Rally2 car to do battle in the championship’s second tier WRC2 category.
Lancia’s ...Keep reading]]> Monaco WRC 10791976 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:55:17 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/the-headaches-facing-wrc-crews-ahead-of-a-proper-monte/10791936/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www In recent seasons, the annual WRC curtain raiser – held on the famous twisty mountain road in the French Alps – has been largely run in dry conditions, devoid of the notorious snow and icy conditions synonymous ...Keep reading]]> Monaco WRC 10791936 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:19:29 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/sebastien-ogier-still-has-motivation-to-go-for-it-after-ninth-wrc-title-success/10791371/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Barely hours after matching WRC legend Sebastien Loeb as a fellow nine-time world champion in November last year, Ogier was already facing questions about the possibility of fighting for a 10th title in 2026.
On the ...Keep reading]]> Monaco WRC 10791371 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:56:37 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/can-hyundai-challenge-toyota-in-wrc-2026/10791014/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Hyundai's 2025 struggles can be pinned on a number of variables. The squad heavily invested in an ‘Evo’ ...Keep reading]]> Monaco WRC 10791014 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:43:06 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/dakar/news/sebastien-loeb-after-13-dakar-punctures-cars-now-extremely-robust-tyres-the-weak-link/10790817/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www World Rally Championship legend Loeb arrived in Saudi Arabia with a renewed hope of scoring that elusive Dakar win, having failed to do so in his previous nine participations.
But the Frenchman’s challenge unravelled on Stage 3 when he ran out ...Keep reading]]> Dakar 10790817 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:30:11 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/dakar/news/nani-roma-dakar-2026-f1-level/10790808/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www With Ford and Dacia both now established in cross-country rallying and Toyota introducing a brand-new Hilux, the level of competition in Dakar’s cars category rose several notches this year.
Five different manufacturers scored ...Keep reading]]> Dakar 10790808 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:12:32 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/dakar/news/dakar-2026-dacia-edges-ford-and-toyota-as-nasser-al-attiyah-scores-sixth-win/10790753/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www In what was one of the most competitive Dakar campaigns in recent history, 10 different drivers representing five manufacturers scored individual stage wins, in stark contrast to last year’s Toyota-dominated event.
Al-Attiyah had his fair ...Keep reading]]> Dakar 10790753 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:26:26 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/dakar/news/luciano-benavides-defeats-ricky-brabec-by-two-seconds-in-dramatic-dakar-rally-finish/10790699/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Following a largely one-sided 2025 edition won by Daniel Sanders, the motorcycle category returned to its usual intensity this year, with several riders remaining firmly in contention throughout the two-week marathon in Saudi Arabia.
Although changes ...Keep reading]]> Dakar 10790699 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:11:28 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/dakar/news/fords-nani-roma-survives-late-crash-and-fuel-drama-to-keep-dakar-podium-hopes-alive/10790628/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www With the finish line in sight, the factory Ford driver lost one of the wheels on his Raptor, completing the timed part of the stage on three wheels.
However, his troubles were not over, as he still needed to ...Keep reading]]> Dakar 10790628 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:05:41 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/sesks-set-to-make-wrc-return-in-2026/10790513/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www Sesks and co-driver Renars Francis are set to team up with the British squad for a third season, aiming to pilot a Ford Puma Rally1 in seven WRC events beginning in Rally Sweden (12-15 February) next month. Outings in Portugal, Greece, Estonia, Finland, Sardinia and Saudi ...Keep reading]]> WRC 10790513 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:37:06 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/dakar/news/dakar-2026-stage-13-nasser-al-attiyah-wins-to-extend-overall-lead/10790496/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www The Dacia driver led the majority of the 311km test between Al Henakiyah and Yanbu, with Ford duo Mitch Guthrie and Mattias Ekstrom only briefly interrupting his hold during the day.​Al-Attiyah first shot to the front just before the 100km mark ...Keep reading]]> Dakar 10790496 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:04:53 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/dakar/news/dakar-2026-stage-11-ekstrom-leads-ford-1-2-3-lategan-out-of-contention/10790202/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www For the majority of the 346km stage running from Bisha to Al-Henakiyah, the Ford drivers controlled the stage leaderboard, as Ekstrom led at all the major ...Keep reading]]> Dakar 10790202 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:57:57 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/hyundai-unleashes-refreshed-2026-wrc-challenger/10790155/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www The Korean brand will sport a new livery on its car for the 2026 season that will be driven by 2024 champion Thierry Neuville and Adrien Fourmaux, while the third car will be shared across Dani Sordo, Esapekka Lappi and Hayden Paddon, who rejoins the team after ...Keep reading]]> WRC 10790155 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:16:31 +0000 https://www.motorsport.com/dakar/news/ktm-star-daniel-sanders-breaks-collarbone-while-leading-but-vows-to-finish-dakar/10789978/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-RALLY&utm_term=News&utm_content=www The reigning champion arrived in the second part of the marathon stage in Bisha leading the overall standings, holding a comfortable 6m24s buffer over Honda rival Ricky Brabec.
However, disaster struck around one-third of the way ...Keep reading]]> Dakar 10789978 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:49:01 +0000 Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss