After more cautious start on the first event in Citroën colours in Monte Carlo, Mikko Hirvonen faces second rally of the season with more confidence. After all, there’s not that much variation in surface conditions in Sweden as it was in Monte Carlo, so Finn is expected to be more competitive. To familiarize himself with...
Portugese driver Armindo Araujo’s season is still at risk due to lack of sponsors. As MaxRally reports, Araujo took part in season opener in Monte Carlo and will also compete in next month’s Rally Sweden. Only one more event is planned this year unless former PWRC champion secures some new sponsors.
Norwegian driver Mads Ostberg and his Swedish co-driver Jonas Andresson took part in Rally Elverum in Norway, enjoying the snowy conditions and freezing temperatures similar to those that will greet the crews in upcoming Rally Sweden. Ostberg got behind the wheel of Ford Fiesta RS’s RRC (Regional Rally Car) specification and scored victory in this...
Former Subaru works driver Chris Atkinson will not make his return to WRC scene in Sweden, but he is determined to “do his best to make the comeback possible”. Atkinson was scheduled to take part in Rally Sweden behind the wheel of Subaru Impreza R4. However, financial problems apparently rendered Australian’s plans obsolete and his...
Volkswagen’s star driver Sebastien Ogier is confident that new World Rally Championship team has the potential to chase titles right from the word go next year. German manufacturer will join the fray next year as fourth works team and so far only Ogier has been confirmed for drivers line-up. “Next year we will have a...
Colin “Voice of Rally” Clark asked his Twitter followers for opinions on Rallye Monte Carlo review written by experienced WRC cameraman and long term member of a team which covered World Rally Championship during previous years. In his blog Andrew Short expressed his view and detailed review of all 5 days of rally around Valence...
Just when we thought World Rally Radio will not make any changes to it’s winning team… According to report by World Rally Radio, well known voice and character of Becs Williams will no longer be a part of that team. Quite shocking news was just published moments ago on World Rally Radio’s Facebook profile. Report...
Czech driver Martin Prokop ended Rallye Monte Carlo among the top ten, scoring two points and finishing on 9th spot overall in a rally which was, as he put is, pretty difficult to conquer. Not only did Prokop come to Monte Carlo in new car (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) but he also got a new...
