Two members of one of rallying’s most famous dynasties will face off for FIA European Rally Championship glory in Sweden this week (13 – 15 June) when they join a star-studded field for the ultimate father-versus-son battle. (more…)
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Saudi Arabia to Host FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) from 2025
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…)
Bonato Completes Back-To-Back Canarias Victories
Yoann Bonato made it back-to-back Rally Islas Canarias victories with a flawless display on round two of the 2024 FIA European Rally Championship today. Co-driven by fellow Frenchman Benjamin Boulloud, Bonato started the deciding six-stage leg with a slender margin of 0.3sec over his compatriot Mathieu Franceschi. But he held on after a thrilling battle in the heat of the Gran Canaria sunshine by 2.8sec having begun the day with a brace of fastest stage times.
Bonato Is Best On Friday To Hold Super-Close Canarias Lead
Yoann Bonato is on top of a thrilling battle for first place on Rally Islas Canarias, completing leg one of the FIA European Rally Championship counter leading by a mere 0.3sec.
Bonato, behind the wheel of a Citroën C3 Rally2 on Michelin tyres, charged in front on this morning’s first stage by demoting overnight leader Hayden Paddon.
Thousands Watch as the ERC Goes Indoors in Gran Canaria
Hayden Paddon benefited from people power to top the order on the opening stage of Rally Islas Canarias, round two of the 2024 FIA European Rally Championship.
With 8000 fans filling the Gran Canaria Arena, plus thousands more watching from the outdoor sections of the 1.80km SSS1 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Paddon delivered the ultimate display in precision driving to set the benchmark time of 1min 30.5sec aboard his Pirelli-equipped Hyundai i20 N Rally2.
Llarena Fired Up To Tame The Canarias Tarmac In ERC
The race for on-stage glory in the 2024 FIA European Rally Championship switches to Tarmac this week (2 – 4 May) with the 48th edition of Rally Islas Canarias set to provide another action-packed test for the ERC stars and their cars.
Tempestini Takes ERC Victory Following Hectic Sunday In Hungary
Driving a Michelin-equipped Škoda Fabia RS Rally2, Simone Tempestini moved into contention when he won SS3 on Saturday before going on to complete the opening leg 6.3sec behind overnight leader Mikko Heikkilä. (more…)