News

Singer reveals Porsche-inspired off-road racer

Los Angeles-based automotive engineering firm Singer Vehicle Design, famed for its ‘reimagined’ Porsche 911s, has created its first off-road machine. The racer, dubbed the All-terrain… Read more

by Dominik Wilde January 5, 2021 2 min

Historic

WRC homologation specials being auctioned in Arizona

Homologation specials are brilliant, aren’t they? They give us normal folk a chance to own (the closest thing to) a real competition car – so… Read more

by Dominik Wilde January 5, 2021 3 min

Sainz ships half an hour after navigation error

X-raid Mini’s Stéphane Peterhansel continues to lead the Dakar Rally after the third stage but team-mate Carlos Sainz’s victory hopes took a blow as a… Read more

by Stephen Brunsdon January 5, 2021 3 min

Rally

Neuville’s firm to supply CrossCars for FIA Rally Star

Thierry Neuville will play an active role in finding his own replacement – along with helping to source the next Sébastien Ogier and an all-new… Read more

by David Evans January 4, 2021 5 min

WRC teams likely to get more 2022 engine development time

The final homologation date for the 2022 Rally1 engines looks set to be delayed until July 1, with the FIA hosting an e-vote on Monday… Read more

by David Evans January 4, 2021 2 min

Monte Carlo Rally decision on Thursday

Anybody laboring under the misapprehension that a new year would mean a new page in the ongoing COVID-19 drama was disarmed of that opinion just… Read more

by David Evans January 4, 2021 3 min

Al-Attiyah gives Toyota first stage win as Sainz loses lead

Stéphane Peterhansel has taken the lead of the Dakar Rally from X-raid Mini JCW team-mate Carlos Sainz following the second stage of the event, won… Read more

by Stephen Brunsdon January 4, 2021 3 min

Loeb explains hellish start to Dakar Rally return

Bahrain Raid Xtreme driver Sébastien Loeb has described his return to the Dakar Rally as ‘hell’ after suffering three punctures on the opening Jeddah-Bisha stage…. Read more

by Stephen Brunsdon January 3, 2021 2 min

Al-Attiyah: I knew I would lose time as first on the road

Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Nasser Al-Attiyah believes that he will enjoy better fortunes on the second stage of the Dakar Rally after a difficult start to… Read more

by Stephen Brunsdon January 3, 2021 2 min

Spare tire stops Meeke on day one of Dakar debut

Kris Meeke’s Dakar Rally debut has already come to halt after a spare tire in his PH Sport-run side-by-side vehicle caught fire on the very… Read more

by Ida Wood January 3, 2021 2 min

Sainz wins Dakar stage one, Loeb punctures early

X-raid Mini JCW’s Carlos Sainz has taken the early lead of the Dakar Rally following a titanic battle with team-mate Stéphane Peterhansel on the opening… Read more

by Stephen Brunsdon January 3, 2021 3 min

Adamo: Neuville/Tänak efforts made i20 fastest car in 2020

Hyundai Motorsport team principal Andrea Adamo says nice things. Of course he does. Especially when his cars are winning. But even when they’re not, there’s… Read more

by Ida Wood January 2, 2021 3 min

Al-Attiyah draws first blood in Dakar prologue

Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Nasser Al-Attiyah will be the first car to start the 2021 Dakar Rally after setting the pace in the Jeddah prologue, with… Read more

by Stephen Brunsdon January 2, 2021 2 min

Loeb: Prodrive has potential to fight for win on Dakar debut

Nine-time World Rally Champion Sébastien Loeb reckons he has the potential to take the victory fight to Toyota and Mini X-raid with his new team… Read more

by Stephen Brunsdon January 1, 2021 3 min

The daunting task facing the WRC’s crucial returnee

It’s not a lottery, despite what folk will tell you. It is, from time to time, a vaguely informed shot in the dark. What are… Read more

by David Evans January 1, 2021 3 min

Adapting to Dakar from WRC “huge challenge” for Meeke

Dakar Rally rookie Kris Meeke says he faces a “huge challenge” to get up to speed as preparations for next week’s classic rally raid event… Read more

by Stephen Brunsdon December 30, 2020 3 min