WRC News Japan could be Paddon’s final Rally1 event Hayden Paddon has confirmed that his deal to drive for Hyundai in the World Rally Championship this year currently comes to an end after Rally… Read more by Alasdair Lindsay May 28, 2026 2 min
WRC News Ogier yet to make a decision on his WRC future Reigning World Rally champion Sébsatien Ogier is yet to decide whether he’ll remain in the World Rally Championship next season. Ogier has competed part-time with… Read more by Luke Barry May 28, 2026 2 min
WRC News Ogier lays down marker in Rally Japan shakedown Sébastien Ogier was the standout of the World Rally Championship field during shakedown for Rally Japan, clocking a fastest time one second faster than anyone… Read more by Alasdair Lindsay May 28, 2026 3 min
WRC News FIA to conduct site survey of proposed Rally US WRC event FIA deputy president for sport, Malcolm Wilson, has described the World Rally Championship’s impending return to the United States as “a landmark moment for our… Read more by Luke Barry May 27, 2026 3 min
WRC News McErlean joins Meeke on Donegal entry list M-Sport Rally1 driver Josh McErlean has joined the fight to win this year’s Donegal International Rally, against rivals like Kris Meeke. The World Rally Championship driver… Read more by Luke Barry May 27, 2026 3 min
WRC News Neuville still expects to struggle despite recent win Thierry Neuville still expects to struggle at this week’s Rally Japan, despite winning the latest World Rally Championship round in Portugal. The 2024 world champion… Read more by Luke Barry May 26, 2026 2 min
WRC News Katsuta doesn’t want to disappoint Japanese fans again That Saturday afternoon still haunts Takamoto Katsuta. Next week, he has the opportunity to put things right. Standing chatting to the Japanese among the fairground… Read more by David Evans May 25, 2026 2 min
WRC News Ogier hopes Hyundai gravel form prevents “boring” WRC season Reigning world champion Sébastien Ogier is hoping that Hyundai’s improved form in the World Rally Championship continues to avoid a “boring” season – despite driving… Read more by Alasdair Lindsay May 22, 2026 2 min
WRC News FIA begins formal investigation into Rally Portugal The FIA has confirmed an investigation into the tow truck and car which drove onto a live Rally Portugal stage earlier this month. World Rally… Read more by David Evans May 21, 2026 2 min
WRC Podcast The charity auction that led to a Rally1 career Jon Armstrong’s impact on the World Rally Championship is clear. Granted, the last two events haven’t gone to plan, but he’s not had world champions calling… Read more by Luke Barry May 21, 2026 10 min +
WRC News Pajari ‘expects’ to win WRC rally soon Sami Pajari expects himself to become a World Rally Championship winner sooner rather than later. The Toyota driver has made a big stride forward in… Read more by Luke Barry May 20, 2026 2 min
WRC News Solberg opens up on where he needs to improve Oliver Solberg has opened up on where he needs to improve as a World Rally Championship driver following a mixed start to the season. After… Read more by Luke Barry May 19, 2026 3 min
WRC News Katusta’s clever plan that backfired Takamoto Katsuta has almost awkwardly accepted his position in the World Rally Championship table. When announced as part of Toyota Gazoo Racing’s star-studded roster of… Read more by Luke Barry May 18, 2026 3 min
WRC News Should WRC rallies differ greatly in length? World Rally Championship itineraries are a hot topic just now, with strong variance between events in 2026. The recent round in Portugal was on the… Read more by Luke Barry May 18, 2026 3 min
WRC News Rally Estonia to be a 50-hour event in 2026 This year’s Rally Estonia will feature a revised format, with the Tartu-based event to be completed in just over 48 hours. While precise details of… Read more by David Evans May 15, 2026 2 min
WRC News Remembering Paul White: 1948 – 2026 The pomp and splendour of Bath’s Grand Pump Rooms must have seemed entirely fitting for such a moment – the celebration of Henri Toivonen becoming… Read more by David Evans May 15, 2026 3 min
WRC News McErlean: It was one of the worst walls to hit in rallying On the one hand, Rally Portugal was positive for Josh McErlean. The 26-year-old led his two M-Sport team-mates Jon Armstrong and Mãrtiņš Sesks when the… Read more by Luke Barry May 14, 2026 3 min
WRC News Suninen gets Finland WRC2 entry thanks to Secto Teemu Suninen will join a two-car team to drive under the Secto LABS banner at this year’s Secto Rally Finland. Suninen, who will be co-driven… Read more by David Evans May 13, 2026 3 min
