The WRC’s new managing director says the flexibility of Rally Turkey organisers in changing date should help allow at least one extra round to join this season’s calendar.
Ott Tanak says the resumption of the WRC season in his Estonian homeland in September is the perfect opportunity to reignite his title defence with new employer Hyundai.
Sebastien Ogier is poised to stay in the World Rally Championship in 2021, with a new deal with current employer Toyota close to being signed.
Former Hyundai WRC competitor Andreas Mikkelsen believes his new role as Pirelli's tyre development driver will aid his attempts to secure a full-time seat in the series again.
The World Rally Championship has revised the starting order rules for the series’ return to action in Estonia in September.
Toyota reveals revised WRC schedule for Katsuta
Toyota has revealed which events Takamoto Katsuta will contest during the remainder of the coronavirus-impacted 2020 WRC season.
WRC reveals revised 2020 calendar, adds Estonia
The World Rally Championship has revealed a revised calendar for the coronavirus-halted 2020 season, with the campaign now set to resume in Estonia in September.
Rally New Zealand fears being "cast into the wilderness"
Organisers of Rally New Zealand fear it could be “cast into the wilderness” after the event failed to appear on the draft calendar for next year’s World Rally Championship.
Motorsport UK "optimistic" Rally GB will get 2021 WRC date
Motorsport UK is “optimistic” the UK will be represented in the World Rally Championship next year despite Rally GB not being included on an initial list of 2021 events.
WRC unveils draft calendar for 2021 season
The World Rally Championship has released the first draft of its 2021 calendar after it was ratified by the FIA World Motor Sport Council on Friday.
Belgium "in negotiations" for maiden WRC event in 2020
The organiser of the Ypres Rally has announced that it has begun negotiations to host what could be Belgium’s first ever World Rally Championship event.
Meeke could get a career lifeline in form of Pirelli role
Ex-World Rally Championship driver Kris Meeke could be handed a career lifeline as Pirelli's tyre tester ahead of the marque's returned to the series in 2021.
Latvia in talks to make late addition to WRC calendar
The organiser of Latvia’s World Rallycross Championship round, RA Events, is in talks with the World Rally Championship Promoter about hosting a round of the WRC this year.
Toyota decides against debuting GR Yaris in WRC next year
Toyota has decided against the introduction of the GR Yaris in the 2021 World Rally Championship season.
WRC looking at ERC rounds to top up depleted calendar
The World Rally Championship is looking to top up its depleted 2020 calendar with other rallies in Europe, with events on the European Rally Championship calendar in consideration.
Neuville suffers nasty crash in private Hyundai test
Thierry Neuvulle suffered a nasty crash in his first test outing since the World Rally Championship season was suspended after Rally Mexico in March.
Rally GB becomes latest 2020 WRC cancellation
Rally GB has become the sixth round to be dropped from the 2020 WRC calendar, marking the first time the championship will not visit the UK.
WRC wants to return to key markets United States and China
Outgoing World Rally Championship chief Oliver Ciesla believes his series must return to key markets in the United States and China if it is to attract more manufacturer participation in the future.
Teams not giving up on 2020 WRC season yet
Leading World Rally Championship figures are not giving up on the 2020 season, despite the cancellation of the Finnish and New Zealand rounds this week.
WRC forced to axe Rally New Zealand as well
Rally New Zealand has become the latest WRC round to get the axe as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the number of cancelled 2020 rallies up to five.
Rally Finland becomes latest WRC event to be cancelled
Rally Finland has become the latest major motorsport event to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, delaying the resumption of the 2020 WRC season even further.
How new tech is helping the WRC solve one of its oldest issues
The scale of spectator misbehaviour has diminished since the crazy days of Group B, but it's still an issue - so broadcasting technology is being employed to help keep the stages safe
Why Ogier's Toyota move has the potential to implode
Sebastien Ogier is set to make his third new start in four years at the 2020 Monte Carlo Rally, following the confirmation of his deal to join Toyota. But with the six-time champion's retirement coming fast, he won't hold back from calling out mistakes
How Ogier's Citroen dream died
Sebastien Ogier's return to Citroen offered him the chance to end his WRC story where it started, yet halfway through a two-year deal he's off. That Ogier lost patience with a team living within its means shows how motivated he is to win
The inside story of Tanak's shock Hyundai switch
All signs pointed to new World Rally champion Ott Tanak enjoying a long alliance with powerhouse team Toyota, but a late U-turn now has him at Hyundai for 2020. This is the story of how Tanak and Toyota ended up divorcing just at their greatest moment.
