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Evans: Two-minute lead no guarantee of victory in toughest modern Safari Rally

Elfyn Evans says an almost two-minute lead is no guarantee of victory after wild conditions have rendered this year’s Safari Rally the toughest since the event rejoined the World Rally Championship.

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Zebra avoidance triggers costly puncture for Rovanpera as Evans takes WRC Safari command

Kalle Rovanpera’s Safari Rally victory bid has been dented by a pair of costly punctures, the second caused by an off-road excursion to avoid a herd of zebra.

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Could 2025 be Rovanpera’s biggest WRC test yet?

The two-time world rally champion has struggled in the opening two rounds of the 2025 World Rally Championship season, but history has proved Kalle Rovanpera always overcomes a challenge.

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How Evans issued a WRC statement victory to deny Katsuta in Rally Sweden epic

Elfyn Evans has thrown down the gauntlet to his World Rally Championship title rivals.

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WRC Monte Carlo: Tanak surges into podium fight as Ogier holds healthy lead

Sebastien Ogier will take a 20.3s lead into the final day of the World Rally Championship season-opener in Monte Carlo after a Saturday afternoon dominated by Hyundai's Ott Tanak.

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Rovanpera: Driving style change required for new WRC slick tyre

Kalle Rovanpera feels he may need to adjust his driving style to get the most out of the World Rally Championship’s new Hankook control tyres.

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WRC Monte Carlo: Neuville snatches lead after Ogier error, Rovanpera struggles

Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier handed Hyundai's Thierry Neuville the Monte Carlo Rally lead after a small mistake in the final stage of the opening night of the 2025 World Rally Championship.

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How to watch WRC's 2025 Monte Carlo Rally: schedule, line-up and more

The 2024 World Rally Championship campaign only concluded at the end of November, yet the series is already back this weekend with its 2025 season-opening Monte Carlo round.

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Ty Gibbs is getting his hands dirty in his first Chili Bowl start

Toyota driver Ty Gibbs isn't as experienced with dirt racing as some of the other big NASCAR names (like Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell) taking on the Chili Bowl Nationals this week. But the challenge has him fired up.

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Why Toyota believes Rovanpera’s WRC return will benefit Evans

Toyota expects the return of Kalle Rovanpera to a full-time World Rally Championship drive will make team-mate Elfyn Evans “much stronger” this year.

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Toyota expands WRC driver line-up for 2025, Kankkunen lands management role

Toyota will expand its World Rally Championship entry to five cars at selected events next year following confirmation Sami Pajari will join the team for a maiden full-time Rally1 campaign.

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Why we went racing: 35 years building Toyota's TRD program and legacy in America

Some 35+ years ago, David Wilson, currently group vice president and president of TRD USA, was a considerable expert of feminine hygiene products. It comes off as one of those charming “interesting facts about yourself” that you’d share as an icebreaker — more on this in a moment.

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How to watch WRC's Rally Chile: schedule, line-up and more

Thierry Neuville is now the firm favourite to clinch the 2024 WRC title after winning the previous round in Greece which extended his lead at the top. The Hyundai driver, who is chasing a maiden crown, holds a 34-point advantage with 90 left available after going to Greece leading Sebastien…

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Latvala: Toyota needs three full-time WRC drivers in 2025

Toyota needs to have at least three full-time drivers contesting the 2025 World Rally Championship, according to team principal Jari-Matti Latvala.

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Ogier explains Power Stage roll, given €30k suspended fine for opening stage comments

Sebastien Ogier has revealed that a puncture contributed to his final stage roll at the Acropolis Rally that has “put ourselves in a bad position” in the World Rally Championship title battle.

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Ogier: Neuville should "stop crying" and learn how to open the road

Sebastian Ogier says World Rally Championship leader Thierry Neuville should “stop crying” and “learn driving first on the road” following an eventful opening day at the Acropolis Rally.

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WRC Acropolis Rally: Ogier power issue hands Tanak healthy lead

Tanak was the only championship challenger to avoid problems to end an attritional Friday on Greece’s rough gravel roads with a 21.8s lead over team-mate Dani Sordo.

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How the WRC plans to lift the lid on untold stories

Ever wondered why a World Rally Championship driver is faster than another on a stage? From next season some of those answers will come to light through the championship’s new Command Centre concept.

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Toyota reveals new liveries for WRC Rally Finland

Toyota has unveiled special liveries that will adorn entries for Kalle Rovanpera and Sebastien Ogier for next week’s World Rally Championship round in Finland.

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Toyota reveals special liveries for WRC Rally Finland

Toyota has unveiled special liveries that will adorn entries for Kalle Rovanpera and Sebastien Ogier for next week’s World Rally Championship round in Finland.

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Rovanpera to stand in for Ogier at WRC Rally Poland

Kalle Rovanpera will join Toyota’s World Rally Championship line-up at Rally Poland to replace Sebastien Ogier following his withdrawal from the event.Stewards have granted permission for Rovanpera and co-driver Jonne Halttunen to take over the third GR Yaris at this weekend’s gravel rally after Ogier and his co-driver were involved…

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How to watch WRC's Rally Portugal: schedule, line-up and more

The 2024 WRC season is as open as it comes with four different winners in as many rounds to commence the campaign. Championship leader Thierry Neuville kicked things off with victory in the season-opening Monte Carlo Rally, before Esapekka Lappi won in Sweden, Kalle Rovanpera in Kenya and finally Sebastien…

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Erik Jones transported to local hospital after head-on crash

UPDATE (12:50 am ET): Following a crash at Talladega Superspeedway in Sunday's GEICO 500, Erik Jones was transported to UAB University Hospital in Birmingham, Ala. As of 11:30 p.m. CT, Jones was evaluated, released, and will return home to North Carolina this evening.

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Toyota to field Ogier and Rovanpera in WRC Portugal line-up

The reigning world champion squad has announced that it will field both of its part-time crews in the same event for the first time this season, on Portugal’s gravel roads from 9-12 May.Two-time world champion Rovanpera and eight-time WRC title winner Ogier will pilot GR Yaris Rally1 cars alongside full-timers…

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Toyota boss Latvala feels parts of future WRC vision "too aggressive"

The world motorsport governing body revealed its proposed roadmap for the future of rallying last week which includes changes to technical and sporting regulations, alongside a plan to improve the championship's promotion.

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