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Evans remains out in front at drama-filled Rally Finland
Elfyn Evans kept a resurgent Ott Tanak at arm’s length during this afternoon's loop at Secto Rally Finland to complete the event's penultimate leg with a 9.1 second lead.
In-form Evans moves into the lead at Rally Finland
Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Elfyn Evans punched in fastest times on each of this morning’s four special stages to seize control of proceedings at Secto Rally Finland – the tenth round of the FIA World Rally Championship.
Hyundai is making life tough for us, admits Latvala
Toyota Gazoo Racing boss Jari-Matti Latvala has expressed surprise at how competitive arch-rivals Hyundai have been on his team’s home round of the World Rally Championship.
Leading a WRC round is a special feeling, says Breen
Hyundai Motorsport’s Craig Breen admits it feels “pretty good” to be leading a round of the World Rally Championship for the first time in his career.
Breen leaves it late to snatch lead at Rally Finland
Craig Breen managed to successfully overcome visibility issues to snatch the lead of Rally Finland on today’s closing stage.
Hyundai's Ott Tanak is early leader at Rally Finland
Hyundai Motorsport drivers have stamped their authority in the opening exchanges of Rally Finland, with Ott Tanak and Craig Breen separated by just 1.7 seconds after Friday’s first three special stages.
Tanak sets the pace on Rally Finland shakedown
Ott Tanak’s pursuit of a third consecutive Rally Finland victory got off to the perfect start as he set the quickest time on this morning’s shakedown stage.
Evans wants to “close that gap” to Ogier at WRC Estonia
Elfyn Evans says he needs to start reducing the gap in the championship to World Rally Championship teammate Sébastien Ogier to prevent him from running away with another title.
Wales Rally GB cancelled for 2020
The 2020 Wales Rally GB will not go ahead this season due to the ongoing difficulties presented by the global coronavirus pandemic
Finland, New Zealand rounds latest to be axed from 2020 WRC schedule
The next round of the 2020 World Rally Championship schedule moves to September after Rally Finland and New Zealand are cancelled
Rally Sweden passes FIA inspection
Rally Sweden has been given the go-ahead following an FIA inspection as the event came under threat from unseasonably warm weather.
Tanak suffers major smash at Rallye Monte Carlo
Ott Tanak has endured a nightmare start to the defence of his World Rally Championship crown after suffering a huge off at Rallye Monte Carlo.
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas claims first rallying victory at Paul Ricard
Mercedes Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas has taken his first rallying win in the Rallycircuit Cote d’Azur event at Paul Ricard.
Citroen withdraws from WRC, blames Ogier split
Citroen Racing has pulled out of the World Rally Championship after Sebastian Ogier left the team “without a first-class driver available” for 2020. With Ogier retiring from WRC at the end of 2019, Citroen has cited his exit as a reason behind its own withdrawal from the championship.
Fernando Alonso confirmed for 2020 Dakar Rally with Toyota
Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso has confirmed his long-mooted debut at the Dakar Rally in 2020 with Toyota, taking place next January in Saudi Arabia.
Fernando Alonso's co-driver confirmed as Dakar preparation continues
Toyota Gazoo Racing has confirmed the signing of five-time Dakar Rally winner Marc Coma as Fernando Alonso's co-driver ahead of the Spaniard's possible entry to the event in 2020.
Alonso steps up Toyota rally efforts for Dakar preparations
Fernando Alonso has completed a two-day training programme with Toyota Gazoo Racing in Poland ahead of his entry in the Lichtenburg 400 in South Africa as he continues to step up his preparations for an expected entry into the Dakar Rally.
Fernando Alonso set for more Toyota rally outings with eye on Dakar
Toyota Gazoo Racing has revealed details of the preparation programme it has put in place for Fernando Alonso ahead of a possible debut at the Dakar Rally in 2020.
Tanak on cusp of WRC lead after second straight win
Ott Tanak has moved to within two points of the World Rally Championship lead after notching up his third win of the season on the Rally de Portugal.
Tanak clings onto Rally Portugal lead in four-way fight
Ott Tanak continues to lead the Rally de Portugal into the final day but will begin leg three under pressure from both his team-mate Kris Meeke and Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville after suffering problems on the final stage of the day.
Tanak heads up Toyota 1-2-3 in Rally de Portugal
Rally de Portugal - Classification (After Leg 1) Ott Tanak put himself in strong position to notch up back-to-back World Rally Championship wins on the Rally de Portugal as he s
Neuville moves clear as Tanak drops out
Top 15 classification after SS15 at Rally Argentina Thierry Neuville looks set to secure victory at Rally Argentina after major rival Ott Tanak dropped out of contention with a suspec
Neuville leads Tanak in fight for Rally Argentina win
Top 15 classification after SS12 at Rally Argentina Thierry Neuville and Ott Tanak look set to battle for victory at Rally Argentina after pulling away from the chasing pack, while Wo
Meeke leads early running at Rally Argentina
Top 15 classification after SS5 at Rally Argentina Kris Meeke leads the opening stages of Rally Argentina for Toyota ahead of World Rally title fighters Thierry Neuville, Sebastien Ogi