Nasser Al-Attiyah will not compete in Sweden due to illness, Qatar M-Sport WRT announced moments ago. Instead, former Stobart driver Matthew Wilson will join Nasser’s regular co-driver Giovanni Bernacchini for the upcoming snowy event, round two of 2013 World Rally Championship. Qatar M-Sport World Rally Team issued a following statement regarding the change of line-up...
Every year Formula 1 springs back into action during winter with car and team presentations and first proper tests and shakedowns of the new machinery. Of course, it’s Formula 1, and such presentations are sometimes much more than mere chit-chat of team management and drivers, coupled with the unveiling of the brand new set of...
Craig Breen (207 S2000) and Stéphane Lefebvre (208 R2) kicked off the new Peugeot Rally Academy’s programme this weekend in Latvia, home of round two of the 2013 European Rally Championship. Despite the snowy, icy conditions, the two young recruits kept a cool head as they challenged for supremacy in their respective fights for overall...
After conclusion of the round two of the FIA European Rally Championship in Latvia there is little doubt about the abilities and knowledge behind the new promoter, and the series itself. First round in Austria was a success, and the season continued this weekend with second round in snowy and icy Latvia. Interesting stages, strong...
Few days ago I was looking for more information about Marcus Grönholm, who sort of vanished (understandably!) after the serious accident he suffered during X Games practice session in US. Luckily, it seems Marcus is ready to jump back into the cockpit of a rally car once again – pity about the X Games though....
There is little doubt Andreas Mikkelsen deserves a spot in a competitive WRC team. He is established champion after all, with two IRC titles under his belt. The decision to hire him was not that hard for Volkswagen, I imagine, and I am pretty sure he will be very valuable asset to the team. It’s...
For a man of such importance in rally world, FIA Rally Director Jarmo Mahonen is not that often in media and Q&A sessions, so naturally I was curious to hear, or rather read, what he has to say about the new format of European Rally Championship. Mahonen is in Latvia, at the site of the...
One of the most popular special stages of Rally Sweden is the Karlstad Super Special Stage, also the first timed test of the event. It features compact layout and head to head racing by two crews simultaneously, which is exactly what organizers want to make even more interesting to the fans. Basically, Rally Sweden organizers...
