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FIA ready to drop new points system

Sources within the FIA have confirmed to DirtFish that they are ready to change the controversial World Rally Championship points structure which is rolled out… Read more

by David Evans January 22, 2024 5 min

Price reflects on the true cost of Dakar

The disappointment was as obvious as it was understandable. Having run second and talked of the potential for a dream Dakar win for the previous… Read more

by David Evans January 20, 2024 3 min

Could Sainz be heading for a third term at M-Sport?

It’s the end of 1995 again. Or maybe late 1999. The date might have changed, the whispers haven’t: “Carlos Sainz to M-Sport…” It would be… Read more

by DirtFish Media January 20, 2024 2 min

Hyundai planning new car for WRC 2025

Hyundai Motorsport is planning the build of a new i20 N Rally1 car in time for the start of the 2025 season, according to DirtFish… Read more

by David Evans January 19, 2024 5 min

The “crazy idea” that Sainz’s victory made reality

Everything was turned upside down at the dawn of the current decade. When Covid-19 ground everything to a halt, it gave some of us in… Read more

by Alasdair Lindsay January 19, 2024 3 min

Record entry for 2024 JWRC revealed

A total of 19 crews will battle for the World Rally Championship’s Junior WRC crown this year, marking the largest entry list during the series’… Read more

by Alasdair Lindsay January 19, 2024 2 min

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Loeb loses out as Sainz chases Dakar glory for Audi

Carlos Sainz is within touching distance of a dream Dakar farewell victory for his Audi team. The Spaniard has arrived in Yanbu after 3,000 miles… Read more

by David Evans January 18, 2024 3 min

The American star who’s taken Dakar by storm

It takes time. Sara Price climbs from her Can-Am, high-fives her crew, makes sure the Monster Energy cap is straight and then coughs. It comes… Read more

by DirtFish Media January 17, 2024 2 min

The two problems Loeb faces to win Dakar

Sébastien Loeb is so close that he can see it. Two stages are between him and the end of the Dakar: a first win after… Read more

by Alasdair Lindsay January 17, 2024 2 min

Al-Attiyah quits Dakar after refusing to drive his car further

Nasser Al-Attiyah has a problem. His hopes of retaining his Dakar crown this year had already been dashed by damage from a heavy landing on… Read more

by Alasdair Lindsay January 17, 2024 2 min

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Hyundai unveils 2024 WRC livery

The service park colors are complete after Hyundai Motorsport revealed its 2024 livery on Tuesday morning. The Frankfurt-based team has remained true to the N-inspired… Read more

by David Evans January 16, 2024 2 min

Why Loeb has dropped back in Dakar lead fight

Carlos Sainz has hit back in Dakar’s battle of the former team-mates – the Spaniard pulling six minutes out of his former Citroën colleague Sébastien… Read more

by Alasdair Lindsay January 15, 2024 2 min

Cars

Loeb fires warning shot as Dakar race hots up

The second half of motorsport’s greatest marathon has only just begun and the event is at fever pitch. Audi’s Carlos Sainz still leads, but Sébastien… Read more

by David Evans January 14, 2024 3 min

Meeke retires from Dakar Rally

Kris Meeke is out of the Dakar Rally after sustaining roll cage damage to his G Rally team-run buggy. After being involved in a scary… Read more

by James Bowen January 13, 2024 2 min

Rookie Price rules the Dakar dunes in week one

If there’s one thing Saudi Arabia does well, it’s sand. And dunes. It’s the sand dunes that have focused the mind of rookie Dakar star… Read more

by DirtFish Media January 12, 2024 3 min

M-Sport reveals 2024 WRC livery

M-Sport has revealed the livery for its 2024 World Rally Championship challenging Ford Puma Rally1 Hybrid. The cars Adrien Fourmaux and Grégoire Munster will drive… Read more

by David Evans January 12, 2024 2 min

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