And Loeb is still fighting from the front!
Sebastien Loeb and Daniel Elena (Citroën Total Abu Dhabi World Rally Team) resumed their charge through Day Two’s six stages and 110.78km of the World Rally Championship’s Rallye Monte Carlo.…
Snow, shine and two Sebastiens
Article by Evan Rothman. The World Rally Championship for 2013 sees it rightfully start in Monte Carlo. Undoubtedly the most prestigious event in the world of rallying, this rally is…
Your insight into the world of rally, part #264
Welcome to issue 264 of HANDBRAKES & HAIRPINS, your favourite free source of rally entertainment! To download this week’s issue, please click here: http://handbrakeshairpins.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/hh-264.pdf For ANY back issues, please send…
Hyundai’s WRC plans take more shape
Hyundai Motor Co. has bolstered its nascent World Rally Championship (WRC) programme with the appointment of WRC veteran Michel Nandan as Team Principal. The Frenchman, who has held key technical…
Esapekka Lappi to start first event with Skoda Factory Team this weekend
Skoda Motorsport’s new young gun, Esapekka Lappi, is ready to tackle one of the most famous rallies in the world, the Monte Carlo Rally, for the very first time –…
Mentos to run two MINIs in WRC 2013
The Ukraine-based Mentos Acania Racing Team will run two MINI John Cooper Works S2000 cars in the WRC 2 and the Ukrainian national championship in 2013. Drivers Valery Gorban and…
Unveiled: The Volkswagen Polo R WRC
As of 2013, Volkswagen will line up in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), starting with the iconic Rally Monte Carlo (15 – 20 January). The driving crews, the final…
CONFIRMED: Petter Solberg is OUT of the WRC!
For the first time in over a decade, the FIA World Championship will be without the 2003 World Champion Petter Solberg. A decision was made today that Solberg will step…
Unveiling of the Volkswagen Polo R WRC
In Monaco this coming Saturday, Volkswagen presents the Polo R WRC – the car for the 2013 World Rally Championship season. Many motorsport celebrities are expected to attend the ceremonial…