Rally

The 2027 WRC season will have 15 rounds, the most since 2008. The US and Scotland join, and the Italian round moves from Sardinian gravel to tarmac in Rome.

Evans and Scott Martin clinched the 2026 WRC title when Oliver Solberg ran wide late on the Rally Italia Sardegna Power Stage. Solberg won as Toyota swept the podium.

Thierry Neuville won Friday's last stage to lead Fourmaux by 0.4s. Third-placed Solberg is 27.9s ahead of Pajari and 56.6s clear of points leader Evans.

Kalle Rovanperä drove Toyota's GR Yaris Rally1 for the first time in almost a year at a Tennessee promo day. Asked about 2027, he says nothing is decided.

Elfyn Evans leads Sami Pajari by 17 points and Oliver Solberg by 21 after Rally Chile. Toyota boss Juha Kankkunen says the drivers will settle the title on the road.

Teemu Suninen clinched the 2026 FIA European Rally Championship title with second place at Rali Ceredigion, one round early. Kris Meeke took his first ERC win.

FIA plans to reinvest WRC and ERC commercial rights revenue into rallying at every level, with the FIA Growth Fund leading the charge and FIA Rally Star potentially returning.

Project Rally One covered roughly 300 km in three days of testing in Germany. The new constructor is targeting a two-car debut at the 2027 Monte Carlo Rally.

Cosmobilis and Park Square Capital have acquired WRC Promoter GmbH in the biggest deal in rally history. New CEO Eric Boullier has laid out his vision: more manufacturers, a WRC Arena, and a stronger media push - without losing the sport's rally DNA.

Sami Pajari won Rally Paraguay to become the first driver in WRC history to open his career with three consecutive victories. Evans leads by just 20 points.

Juha Kankkunen says Sebastien Ogier's Saturday stage crash was surprising and hard to explain. The Yaris Rally1 chassis was undamaged, but Toyota is still investigating the cause.

Cosmobilis and Park Square Capital have acquired WRC Promoter GmbH, taking over commercial rights to both WRC and ERC. Eric Boullier steps in as CEO.

Kalle Rovanpera and Jonne Halttunen will run the Harju street stage at Rally Finland 2026 in a classic Toyota Corolla AE86 - one year after their first home WRC win.

Sami Pajari led every kilometer of Delfi Rally Estonia 2026 to claim his first WRC win, becoming the 83rd different driver to win a world rally championship round in history.

Sami Pajari swept all seven Friday stages at Rally Estonia 2026 and leads by 14.7 seconds. Solberg is second, Fourmaux 1.8 back - Saturday's fight starts now.

WRC Delfi Rally Estonia 2026 runs July 16-19 near Tartu - round 9 of the season, 53 entries, and the final year of this Rally1 generation. Evans vs. Ogier after the Acropolis.

The FIA has approved the Rally2 WRC Kit at 7,500 euros, letting existing Rally2 cars compete at WRC27 pace in 2027 and 2028. Here's what it means for the championship.

Kajetan Kajetanowicz enters the 82nd Rally Poland, set for July 24-26 on the asphalt roads of Silesia. The three-time winner returns to where his career began.

The FIA has completed a site visit to evaluate whether Rally US meets WRC standards. A return to America for the first time since 1988 could land on the 2027 calendar.

Hayden Paddon is back in Rally1 and wants a shot on gravel. Hyundai faces a roster dilemma - has the veteran Kiwi earned a full program run?

Gazoo Racing confirms a mid-engine sports car with a new G20E 2.0L turbo aiming past 400 HP and up to 600 HP in race form. Production no sooner than 2030.

Fire in a race car is one of the most serious hazards in motorsport. A built-in suppression system is not just a regulation requirement - it can be life-saving. Here's how to choose one.

A steering wheel sounds simple, but the wrong diameter, offset, or rim material will cost you lap time and comfort. Here's how to choose correctly for rally, circuit, or karting.

A bucket seat is a key safety element in any motorsport car. Choosing the wrong one compromises both protection and pedal precision. Here's how to get it right.

FHR collars are mandatory in most FIA and national championship classes. Here's what differentiates HANS from Hybrid and how to choose the right one.

Reliable driver-co-driver communication is a safety essential in rally and directly affects pace. Here's how to choose between analog, digital, and wireless systems.

Gloves are mandatory in every professional racing series, from karting to rally. Here's how to choose between FIA-homologated and karting models - and what actually matters when fitting.

A racing suit is the most important safety purchase after the helmet - it covers the largest body area and is the first line of defense in a fire. Here's how to choose.

A helmet protects the most valuable thing you carry - your head. Here's how to choose the right homologation, shell material, and type for your series and budget.

Motorsport boots directly affect precision and pedal feel. Braking, throttle modulation, clutch work - all of it depends on the right footwear. Here's how to choose.

Racing underwear is the layer directly against your skin - and the most important one for fire protection. Here's how to choose between FIA and karting options.

A motorsport harness does far more than keep you in the seat. Here's how to choose between ECE and FIA certification, strap width, and HANS compatibility.