Dakar Features Why Ford and M-Sport signed Sainz It would have been shortly before his 10th birthday. Quite possibly standing in the kitchen at home in Cumbria. Matthew Wilson knew then. And he… Read more by David Evans May 10, 2024 5 min
Dakar News Sainz confirmed for Ford’s Dakar assault Carlos Sainz’s sensational return to Ford has been confirmed, with the four-time Dakar winner joined by countryman Nani Roma. The two Spaniards represent half of… Read more by David Evans May 10, 2024 3 min
WRC News Hyundai gambles on future WRC rules Hyundai has gambled on the current World Rally Championship regulations remaining in place for the next two years – focusing its future development on the… Read more by David Evans May 10, 2024 3 min
Rally News DirtFish is going bigger in Ireland DirtFish is delighted to partner with Onthepacenote to bring further coverage of the remaining rounds of this year’s Irish Tarmac Rally Championship. The DirtFish YouTube… Read more by David Evans May 9, 2024 2 min
WRC Features When Röhrl used Lancia’s tricks against the Italians At some point, the question’s coming. Given the potential for dry and dusty conditions, it’s as inevitable as the consumption of Pastéis de Nata in… Read more by David Evans May 9, 2024 5 min
WRC News Meeke downplays odds of WRC2 Portugal victory Kris Meeke has a message for the watching world: don’t be expecting any heroics at this week’s Rally de Portugal. While the Northern Irishman arrives… Read more by David Evans May 9, 2024 3 min
Rally Photos When Toivonen’s Portuguese stormer went south It was a dream Lancia debut that turned sour soon after Sintra. Four decades ago, Henri Toivonen’s career was at something of a crossroads. David… Read more by David Evans May 8, 2024 3 min
WRC Features Will WRC indecision push Kalle Rovanperä away? What does Kalle Rovanperä think? As the dossier that will dictate the next two years in the World Rally Championship is compiled and completed, what… Read more by David Evans May 8, 2024 5 min
WRC Features Flying back in time with Air Adamo Sometimes I wonder if Andrea Adamo’s my friend at all. He always does this. Always. It’s a Tuesday morning full of typing, zooming, talking. And now… Read more by David Evans May 7, 2024 5 min
Rally News Latvala reveals plans for his newly rebuilt Celica Sliding down the Ritola stage on his roof, it was hard to see the positives. But this is Jari-Matti Latvala – he always sees the… Read more by David Evans May 7, 2024 3 min
WRC Features Acropolis sacrifices Parthenon for more stage miles Is the Acropolis still the Acropolis without the Acropolis? Of course it is. The organisers of the Acropolis Rally of Gods revealed the itinerary for… Read more by David Evans May 6, 2024 5 min
WRC News Neuville frustrated by Portuguese part-timers Thierry Neuville’s not really looking forward to this week’s Rally of Portugal. But he might be. Just depends on the weather. The World Rally Championship… Read more by David Evans May 6, 2024 2 min
Rally Features The Spanish team grateful for Swift FIA action It’s almost impossible to get through a day without hearing another opinion on what needs to happen with Rally1 and Rally2 in the next six… Read more by David Evans May 4, 2024 2 min
WRC News More details of Rally USA’s WRC candidate event emerge America’s bid for a round of the World Rally Championship will take another step forward at next month’s Tennessee Rally USA. Based out of Chattanooga,… Read more by David Evans May 3, 2024 2 min
Dakar News First glimpse of Ford’s 2025 Dakar car From what I can see, which, I’ll admit, is not a lot, M-Sport and Ford have won their first battle. This thing is truly bad-ass…. Read more by David Evans May 3, 2024 1 min
Rally News There’s more to Killarney than Moll’s Gap Just don’t be trying to buy a jumper on Saturday morning. One of Ireland’s finest jumper shops will be quieter than usual this weekend. While… Read more by David Evans May 3, 2024
WRC News How Hankook is quietly going about its business It’s actually something of a refreshing approach that Hankook’s taking to its elevation to the World Rally Championship. The Seoul-based firm has binned the bells,… Read more by David Evans May 3, 2024 3 min
WRC Features Dear Škoda: make this concept a real rally car Dear Mr Hrabánek, How are you? Sorry to interrupt your planning for Portugal, but having seen your latest work today, we felt we really had… Read more by David Evans May 2, 2024 3 min