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The reason Evans has lost a likely Italy podium

Elfyn Evans had started Rally Italy brightly, getting stuck into a three-way battle for the lead with fellow Toyota driver Esapekka Lappi and Hyundai’s Ott… Read more

by Alasdair Lindsay June 3, 2022 2 min

Lappi misses lead with puncture, Neuville in trouble

Ott Tänak remains in front on Rally Italy but is fortunate to still have the lead, as Esapekka Lappi had been set to moved ahead… Read more

by Alasdair Lindsay June 3, 2022

Evans exits Rally Italy while Tänak moves into lead

Ott Tänak has assumed the lead of Rally Italy, edging 0.9 seconds ahead of Toyota’s Esapekka Lappi as the lead pair pull away from the… Read more

by Alasdair Lindsay June 3, 2022 3 min

Lappi launches into rally lead, Evans encounters issues

Esapekka Lappi has swooped directly into the lead of Rally Italy on Friday’s second stage, as erstwhile leader and Toyota team-mate Elfyn Evans suffered a… Read more

by Alasdair Lindsay June 2, 2022 3 min

Evans into Italy lead as dust frustrates drivers

Elfyn Evans has moved into the lead of Rally Italy after the first proper test of the rally, Terranova, as the majority of Rally1 crews… Read more

by Alasdair Lindsay June 2, 2022 3 min

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What makes Rally Barbados so special?

A deserted island with beaches, palm trees, plenty of rum – sounds like the ideal holiday, doesn’t it? But why just go on holiday when… Read more

by Luke Barry June 2, 2022 5 min

Neuville beats Toyota quartet in opening Italy superspecial

Thierry Neuville scooped the first stage win of Rally Italy, establishing a 0.5s lead over a four-strong army of Toyotas right behind him on the… Read more

by Alasdair Lindsay June 2, 2022 2 min

Is a Lancia WRC comeback realistic?

It’s time for Italy. It’s time for the tifosi. And nothing brings them out of Alghero’s old town like a Lancia. Dressed with all the… Read more

by David Evans June 2, 2022 5 min

Sordo vents frustration at lack of Rally1 cooling

Dani Sordo has expressed deep frustration at the lack of a proper cooling package in the new generation of World Rally Championship vehicles, while also… Read more

by Alasdair Lindsay June 2, 2022 2 min

Sebastian Ogier and Julien Ingrassia – Action

The WRC’s most successful drivers on Rally Italy

It’s astonishing to think that this year’s Rally Italy on the island of Sardinia is actually the 19th running of the event. Makes you feel… Read more

by Luke Barry June 2, 2022 5 min

Neuville edges Toyotas on Italy shakedown

Thierry Neuville topped shakedown for Rally Italy, pipping Toyota pairing Esapekka Lappi and Elfyn Evans for fastest time. Lappi had been fastest out of the… Read more

by Alasdair Lindsay June 2, 2022 2 min

How Rovanperä plans to defend his points lead

A wise head on young shoulders, Kalle Rovanperä is keen to manage what has been a very dominant start to the World Rally Championship season…. Read more

by Adam Proud June 2, 2022 2 min

The last driver to win four WRC rallies in a row

Will he? Won’t he? It’s rare that a driver starting first on the road on a hot, gravel round of the World Rally Championship is… Read more

by Luke Barry June 1, 2022 3 min

2022 Rally Italy form guide

Just two weeks after Rally Portugal we’re back on another gravel event. This time the World Rally Championship is in Sardinia for Rally Italy, and… Read more

by Rob Hansford June 1, 2022 3 min

Sardinia is Hyundai’s best victory shot yet – Moncet

Hyundai’s deputy team director Julien Moncet has learned to be a cautious man. Monte Carlo taught him that. And with the round one debacle –… Read more

by David Evans June 1, 2022 2 min

What Breen needs to do in Italy

Craig Breen’s return to the World Rally Championship got off to a promising start at the beginning of the year when he brought his M-Sport… Read more

by Rob Hansford June 1, 2022 2 min

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