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Spectacular Rally Saudi Arabia Crowns 2025 World Rally Champion

Toyota’s Sébastien Ogier finishes third to claim his ninth title in thrilling finale; Thierry Neuville wins the inaugural Rally Saudi Arabia for Hyundai after a dramatic debut event in the desert

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — November 30, 2025 — After four days of drama, the first-ever Rally Saudi Arabia delivered a memorable world-title showdown in the desert, with the championship-deciding round going down to the final moments of the 17th and last stage. Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Sébastien Ogier crossed the finish line to secure a record-equaling ninth World Rally Championship — drawing level with fellow Frenchman Sébastien Loeb.

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Danilo Pereira Joins Ott Tänak For The WRC’s Saudi Arabia Debut

by Mike2 weeks ago0

Jeddah, 27 November 2025 – Portuguese international Danilo Pereira was an official guest of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as the series celebrated its historic debut in Saudi Arabia.

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Kurt Busch Backs WRC Return To USA After First Taste At Rally Finland

by MikeAugust 1, 2025August 1, 2025

As reported by Tom Howard of Motorsport, NASCAR champion and Daytona 500 winner Kurt Busch believes the World Rally Championship (WRC) has the potential to crack America after receiving a taste of the series at Rally Finland.

The 2004 NASCAR Cup champion and 2017 Daytona 500 winner made the trip to Finland to experience the WRC for the first time. The 46-year-old has been a long-time admirer of rallying and in 2014 competed in the Monza Rally Show, driving an M-Sport-built Ford Fiesta RS WRC.

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The Dacia Sandriders On Top in Abu Dhabi With Second World Rally-Raid Victory

by MikeFebruary 27, 2025

The Dacia Sandriders is a two-time winner in the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship after Nasser Al-Attiyah and Édouard Boulanger claimed a hugely impressive Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge victory during a thrilling final stage.

With a slender lead of 41 seconds starting the deciding 167 timed kilometres today (Thursday), Al-Attiyah and Boulanger had to be at their brilliant best to remain in front. With their sustainable-fuelled Dacia Sandrider performing faultlessly across the challenging sand and dunes between Mezeer’ah and the finish in Abu Dhabi city, Al-Attiyah/Boulanger charged to their second fastest stage time of the event to take the win by 2m28s. (more…)

Kalle Rovanperä’s Battles Drift Icon Initial D On Japan’s Most Challenging Road (Video)

by MikeJanuary 10, 2025January 10, 2025

2-time World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanperä celebrates his passion for Japanese culture by battling local car culture icons through a series of challenges to face his idol – Initial D – on a winding mountain road in Japan. (more…)

Saudi Arabia to Host FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) from 2025

by MikeJune 3, 2024

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (June 1st, 2024): The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Sport today announced that the Kingdom will stage Rally Saudi Arabia, as a round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) from 2025 onwards*. The event will be organized by the Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) and the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF), under the supervision of the Ministry of Sports and in collaboration with the World Rally Championship. (more…)

Life-Changing Junior WRC Prize Package Up For Grabs in 2024

by MikeJanuary 17, 2024

This season’s FIA Junior ERC champion will get a gilt-edged opportunity to showcase their talent at global level following confirmation of the championship’s standout prize drive for 2025.

Whoever comes out on top of the Hankook-equipped category for Rally4 or Rally5 category cars in 2024 will secure a season in the FIA Junior WRC Championship next year.

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Mexico Set To Re-Join The WRC Calendar In 2023

by Lou ModestinoJuly 12, 2022

The return of the gravel rally was announced by event organisers RallyMex on Monday although a date for next year’s event and the length of its contract is yet to be revealed. (more…)