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No time to eat? Portugal itinerary concerns WRC drivers

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Published: May 15, 2025 16:32

The statistics tell the story. Ten stages, 91 competitive miles, 16 hours and just two remote service zones. Friday’s leg of Rally Portugal has always... Read more The post No time to eat? Portugal itinerary concerns WRC drivers appeared first on DirtFish.

Who is M-Sport’s latest privateer?

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Published: May 15, 2025 12:50

M-Sport Ford has given many drivers their top-flight debuts in the World Rally Championship – not least in the Rally1 era. In fact all four... Read more The post Who is M-Sport’s latest privateer? appeared first on DirtFish.

Sesks fastest on Portugal shakedown

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Published: May 15, 2025 10:33

Mārtinš Sesks marked his return to World Rally Championship gravel roads with the fastest time on Rally Portugal shakedown. Though he has one outing under... Read more The post Sesks fastest on Portugal shakedown appeared first on DirtFish.

DirtFish launches rally onboards channel

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Published: May 14, 2025 16:57

It’s the best view. The only view. The driver’s eye, the co-driver’s voice. Welcome onboard. Welcome to DirtFish’s all-new Onboards channel. The intention here is,... Read more The post DirtFish launches rally onboards channel appeared first on DirtFish.

FIA approves reduction to driver language penalties

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Published: May 14, 2025 14:35

The FIA’s controversial amendments to Appendix B have been “improved” after an extensive review commissioned by president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Appendix B relates to FIA... Read more The post FIA approves reduction to driver language penalties appeared…

Portugal’s unique challenge for WRC crews

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Published: May 14, 2025 09:21

On the one hand, it’s an improvement. With the return of remote services for 2025 – and Rally Portugal becoming the first event to utilize... Read more The post Portugal’s unique challenge for WRC crews appeared first on DirtFish.

The one-off alliance that could have been much more

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Published: May 13, 2025 17:19

Sport is full of tantalizing ‘what ifs’ that frustratingly linger in our minds as unanswered fantasies. This one is no different, but the exception is... Read more The post The one-off alliance that could have been much more appeared first on DirtFish.

Sesks focused on experience over results

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Published: May 13, 2025 13:31

Mãrtiņş Sesks isn’t chasing headline results as he heads into the first of five consecutive World Rally Championship rounds this week with M-Sport. Instead, his priority... Read more The post Sesks focused on experience over results appeared first on…

Hyundai targets ‘championship fightback’ in Portugal

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Published: May 13, 2025 08:02

Rally Islas Canarias was bad for Hyundai, that much nobody is denying. Even it is aware and seeing the light side with some amusing Uno-based... Read more The post Hyundai targets ‘championship fightback’ in Portugal appeared first on DirtFish.

2027 cars designed not just for WRC

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Published: May 12, 2025 16:45

The FIA intends for the next set of World Rally Championship regulations to become the backbone of championships all over the world, not just the WRC. Rally1... Read more The post 2027 cars designed not just for WRC appeared first on DirtFish.

Rally Portugal 2025 data: Entry list + itinerary

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Published: May 12, 2025 11:13

With more Rally1 cars than we’ve seen for two and a half years, and a record WRC2 entry, 2025’s edition of Rally Portugal is already... Read more The post Rally Portugal 2025 data: Entry list + itinerary appeared first on DirtFish.

Toyota: Our domination so far is ‘irrelevant’

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Published: May 12, 2025 07:26

Toyota’s domination of the early part of the 2025 World Rally Championship season means little as the series heads west for this week’s Rally Portugal,... Read more The post Toyota: Our domination so far is ‘irrelevant’ appeared first on DirtFish.

What we learned from ERC Hungary

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Published: May 11, 2025 16:49

The smooth Tarmac rounds of Rally Sierra Morena were traded for the ultra-punishing gravel tracks of Rally Hungary for round two of this year’s European... Read more The post What we learned from ERC Hungary appeared first on DirtFish.

A solution to perfect WRC Sundays

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Published: May 10, 2025 11:38

The keyboards are no longer tapping as far as the World Rally Championship’s Super Sunday is concerned. The outrage that consumed fans – and it... Read more The post A solution to perfect WRC Sundays appeared first on DirtFish.

Carlos Sainz considering FIA president bid – what do we know?

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Published: May 9, 2025 15:35

Carlos Sainz was born presidential. Just look at him: he’s a man destined for high office in a Hackett suit. But did the news that... Read more The post Carlos Sainz considering FIA president bid – what do we know? appeared first on DirtFish.

Loubet’s new perspective in a similar mission

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Published: May 9, 2025 12:11

There’s a definite level of appreciation – an awareness of how important this chance is. Back in the M-Sport fold – albeit now in a... Read more The post Loubet’s new perspective in a similar mission appeared first on DirtFish.

Why Evans has as much trepidation as Rovanperä

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Published: May 9, 2025 07:42

He may be the World Rally Championship leader, but Elfyn Evans knew who was top dog last time out at Rally Islas Canarias. “You have... Read more The post Why Evans has as much trepidation as Rovanperä appeared first on DirtFish.

Neuville “uncomfortable” with his championship position

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Published: May 8, 2025 15:25

Reigning World Rally champion Thierry Neuville admits he’s “uncomfortable” with where he currently finds himself in the championship. While Neuville led the way from start to finish... Read more The post Neuville “uncomfortable” with his championship…

Why none of M-Sport’s drivers are pursuing W2RC glory

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Published: May 8, 2025 12:28

The 2025 World Rally-Raid Championship resumes in just over a week for the third round of the season, the inaugural South African Safari Rally (May... Read more The post Why none of M-Sport’s drivers are pursuing W2RC glory appeared first on DirtFish.

Hankook bringing an updated tire to Portugal

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Published: May 8, 2025 08:07

Hankook has already updated the specification of one of its Rally1 tires in time for next week’s Rally Portugal. Taking over from Pirelli as the... Read more The post Hankook bringing an updated tire to Portugal appeared first on DirtFish.

Save 20% on summer classes at DirtFish Rally School

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Published: May 7, 2025 18:17

Apologies if you’re reading this on the equator’s southern side, but we’re knocking on the door of summer up top here. And that means just... Read more The post Save 20% on summer classes at DirtFish Rally School appeared first on DirtFish.

How Becs Williams became the WRC’s lead commentator

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Published: May 7, 2025 11:35

Few within the World Rally Championship can boast a career as accomplished as Becs Williams. Her voice has narrated many of the WRC’s most iconic... Read more The post How Becs Williams became the WRC’s lead commentator appeared first on DirtFish.

Defender signs Dakar’s most decorated driver

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Published: May 7, 2025 08:00

Mr Dakar’s back. Everything makes sense again. When Audi pulled the plug on its Dakar program last year, there was plenty of speculation about Stéphane... Read more The post Defender signs Dakar’s most decorated driver appeared first on DirtFish.