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The magic of driving on ice

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Published: December 21, 2024 13:08

Counter-intuitive doesn’t quite cover this one. A frozen lake is, correct me if I’m wrong, the slipperiest place on planet earth to walk, let alone... Read more The post The magic of driving on ice appeared first on DirtFish.

Getting to know WRC’s 60-year-old outlier

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Published: December 21, 2024 09:38

Nineteen years the senior of his next 2024 Rally1 rival, and with fewer career points than Thierry Neuville managed to score in Sardinia alone –... Read more The post Getting to know WRC’s 60-year-old outlier appeared first on DirtFish.

Will no hybrid remove a Rovanperä advantage?

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Published: December 20, 2024 17:42

He might be a two-time world champion who’s already taken half a year out, but Kalle Rovanperä is still only 24. And still very much... Read more The post Will no hybrid remove a Rovanperä advantage? appeared first on DirtFish.

Evans’ unknown role in saving Neuville’s title hopes

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Published: December 20, 2024 15:26

When Thierry Neuville had dragged his car out of a drainage ditch on Central European Rally, it seemed a knife-edge moment that could have sent... Read more The post Evans’ unknown role in saving Neuville’s title hopes appeared first on DirtFish.

Loriaux’s exit feels ominous for Hyundai’s WRC future

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Published: December 20, 2024 13:16

Two weeks ago, Christian Loriaux was hard at work. Gravitating towards the Hyundai tent and the draw of a hot coffee from Pirelli hospitality, he... Read more The post Loriaux’s exit feels ominous for Hyundai’s WRC future appeared first on DirtFish.

Hyundai WRC program manager Loriaux departs team

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Published: December 20, 2024 11:23

Christian Loriaux is leaving Hyundai just weeks after making history by helping deliver the Korean manufacturer its maiden Drivers’ World Rally Championship title. Loriaux has... Read more The post Hyundai WRC program manager Loriaux departs team appeared…

Loriaux warns 2027 WRC regulations are already too late

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Published: December 20, 2024 08:35

Hyundai’s World Rally Championship program manager Christian Loriaux has warned that the proposed timeline for a new set of technical regulations is unrealistic. A new... Read more The post Loriaux warns 2027 WRC regulations are already too late appeared…

WRC drivers deliver early verdict on Hankook’s 2025 tires

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Published: December 19, 2024 18:52

Drivers have given Hankook’s range of Monte Carlo tires a cautious thumbs-up following last weekend’s Rallye National Hivernal du Dévoluy and testing through this week.... Read more The post WRC drivers deliver early verdict on Hankook’s 2025 tires…

The driver whose first rally was the Dakar

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Published: December 19, 2024 15:24

Picture the scene: you are at the wheel of a Porsche 911 for your first-ever rally, about to embark on a whirlwind rollercoaster of emotion... Read more The post The driver whose first rally was the Dakar appeared first on DirtFish.

Is the WRC heading in the right direction?

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Published: December 19, 2024 13:08

Last week, the FIA delivered its verdict on what a WRC27 car will look like. But now that we’ve had a week to consider all... Read more The post Is the WRC heading in the right direction? appeared first on DirtFish.

Who is Josh McErlean?

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Published: December 19, 2024 09:05

I’ve had a long-standing joke with M-Sport’s new 2025 World Rally Championship driver, Josh McErlean, for years. The so-called ‘Josh McErlean Talent Factory’, as we’ve... Read more The post Who is Josh McErlean? appeared first on DirtFish.

McErlean completes M-Sport’s 2025 WRC lineup

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Published: December 19, 2024 09:01

Josh McErlean will drive an M-Sport Ford Puma Rally1 for the full 2025 World Rally Championship season, as team-mate to Grégoire Munster. McErlean, 25, steps... Read more The post McErlean completes M-Sport’s 2025 WRC lineup appeared first on DirtFish.

DirtFish’s Top 10 WRC drivers of 2024

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Published: December 18, 2024 17:38

World Rally Championship drivers are all heroes in our eyes. Their ability to combine scintillating speed with pinsharp precision under the most intense of circumstances... Read more The post DirtFish’s Top 10 WRC drivers of 2024 appeared first on…

Munster to lead M-Sport in 2025 WRC season

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Published: December 18, 2024 14:00

As expected, Grégoire Munster has retained his M-Sport Ford drive for the 2025 World Rally Championship season. Munster, who turns 26 next week on Christmas... Read more The post Munster to lead M-Sport in 2025 WRC season appeared first on DirtFish.

Understanding Toyota’s confusing Dakar structure

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Published: December 18, 2024 11:32

As true as the saying ‘calm seas never make a good sailor’ goes, Toyota Gazoo Racing will be hoping January’s Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia... Read more The post Understanding Toyota’s confusing Dakar structure appeared first on DirtFish.

How can the WRC 2027 cost cap be made more realistic?

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Published: December 18, 2024 09:06

That hard crashing sound you hear in the distance is the brute force of reality smashing like a bulldozer through the 2027 World Rally Championship... Read more The post How can the WRC 2027 cost cap be made more realistic? appeared first on DirtFish.

The privateers critical to the Dakar

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Published: December 17, 2024 18:15

The 47th edition of the Dakar Rally is set to be one of the most hotly contested in years. Four full factory programs will be... Read more The post The privateers critical to the Dakar appeared first on DirtFish.

Citroën reveals unusual driver lineup for WRC2 2025

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Published: December 17, 2024 15:03

Citroën’s manufacturer-supported effort in the World Rally Championship’s second division will be a family affair next year, as Yohan Rossel remains with the French marque... Read more The post Citroën reveals unusual driver lineup for WRC2 2025 appeared…

Sordo still holding out hope for 2025 Hyundai drive

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Published: December 17, 2024 12:27

When Dani Sordo rocked up to the Central European Rally late this season, it got tongues wagging. With Andreas Mikkelsen in the third Hyundai, he... Read more The post Sordo still holding out hope for 2025 Hyundai drive appeared first on DirtFish.

Will Kankkunen shift Toyota’s team order policy?

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Published: December 17, 2024 09:04

Toyota’s policy on team orders – or a lack of them – is a much discussed subject in the World Rally Championship. The Japanese giant,... Read more The post Will Kankkunen shift Toyota’s team order policy? appeared first on DirtFish.

Ice Driving USA offers All Women classes for the first time

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Published: December 16, 2024 17:37

Rallying is for everyone. Whether you want to enjoy the thrills of driving sideways by building up slowly or pushing your limits, we accommodate all... Read more The post Ice Driving USA offers All Women classes for the first time appeared first on…

WRC photographer launches brand-new rally series

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Published: December 16, 2024 14:01

Portugal’s good at launching things. It’s the place that launched Sébastien Ogier’s career with a maiden World Rally Championship win 14 years ago. And then... Read more The post WRC photographer launches brand-new rally series appeared first on DirtFish.

Fourmaux surprised to beat Rovanperä in Monte warm-up

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Published: December 16, 2024 11:18

Hyundai driver Adrien Fourmaux says he will enjoy a better Christmas after beating two-time world champion Kalle Rovanperä to victory on last weekend’s Rallye National... Read more The post Fourmaux surprised to beat Rovanperä in Monte warm-up appeared…

Rovanperä return doesn’t change stakes for Evans

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Published: December 16, 2024 08:56

Elfyn Evans doesn’t see 2024 as a missed opportunity to grab a World Rally Championship title in the absence of Toyota team-mate Kalle Rovanperä, but... Read more The post Rovanperä return doesn’t change stakes for Evans appeared first on DirtFish.

Why leaving Sordo behind cost Hyundai a world title

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Published: December 15, 2024 18:04

Recency bias makes troubleshooting Hyundai’s final round collapse in the World Rally Championship manufacturers’ title race slightly complicated. It would be easy to look at... Read more The post Why leaving Sordo behind cost Hyundai a world title appeared…

Inside the rebuild of a rare red Subaru Impreza 555

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Published: December 15, 2024 09:30

Ian Gwynne’s eyes are everywhere. And he’s listening intently. He’s been here before. There’s nothing new in the process, but breathing life into a Group... Read more The post Inside the rebuild of a rare red Subaru Impreza 555 appeared first on DirtFish.

The rare clubman chance to sample Rally1 life

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Published: December 14, 2024 10:15

Gone are the days of the Ford you saw Colin McRae drive now being pedalled by a national hero in their local championship. Or said... Read more The post The rare clubman chance to sample Rally1 life appeared first on DirtFish.

Mouton receives FIA lifetime achievement award

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Published: December 13, 2024 22:01

Michèle Mouton has been awarded an Lifetime Achievement Award by the FIA at its 2024 prize giving ceremony in Kigali. Mouton, who served as FIA... Read more The post Mouton receives FIA lifetime achievement award appeared first on DirtFish.

How difficult is a Dakar car to drive?

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Published: December 13, 2024 16:41

Ask anyone in the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) bivouac what it takes to win the Dakar Rally and you will likely hear one of two... Read more The post How difficult is a Dakar car to drive? appeared first on DirtFish.

Behind the scenes with Rovanperä in Killarney

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Published: December 13, 2024 15:01

Top Gun Maverick? Maybe. Gladiator II? Quite likely. But actually, the most anticipated film in years – as far as we’re concerned – is this... Read more The post Behind the scenes with Rovanperä in Killarney appeared first on DirtFish.

Hankook’s WRC era begins this weekend – is it ready?

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Published: December 13, 2024 12:17

In an era of new eras, are you ready for the World Rally Championship’s next epoch-making moment? Step forward Hankook. And say hello to La... Read more The post Hankook’s WRC era begins this weekend – is it ready? appeared first on DirtFish.

Would the updated points system have changed 2024?

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Published: December 13, 2024 08:58

A partial reversion to the ‘old way’ of scoring points is locked in for 2025. Changes to the points system confirmed at Wednesday’s World Motor... Read more The post Would the updated points system have changed 2024? appeared first on DirtFish.

When Audi deployed Mikkola to help a US title bid

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Published: December 12, 2024 18:42

Just when Hannu Mikkola might have felt he’d seen enough of the inside of an Audi for one year in 1984, he was asked to... Read more The post When Audi deployed Mikkola to help a US title bid appeared first on DirtFish.

Latvala keen for more Monza-style events in WRC

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Published: December 12, 2024 15:09

Toyota team principal Jari-Matti Latvala would like to see events like Monza included in future World Rally Championship calendars. Rally Monza was drafted into the... Read more The post Latvala keen for more Monza-style events in WRC appeared first on…

Escort Mk1 reimagined by Boreham

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Published: December 12, 2024 13:00

Boreham. You don’t need me to tell you, do you? To us it’s not a small village in the south of England. It’s Ford. Today,... Read more The post Escort Mk1 reimagined by Boreham appeared first on DirtFish.

Fourmaux assured of equal status by Hyundai

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Published: December 12, 2024 09:02

Adrien Fourmaux has asserted that he will begin the 2025 World Rally Championship season with equal status to his world champion team-mates Thierry Neuville and... Read more The post Fourmaux assured of equal status by Hyundai appeared first on DirtFish.