WRC

World Rally Championship commercial rights have just changed hands: French automaker Cosmobilis and investor Park Square Capital announced a long‑term agreement that will replace WRC Promoter GmbH as the commercial owner of the WRC and the European Rally Championship. New Executive Leadership and Vision Former Lotus and McLaren chief Eric Boullier will steer the WRC as its new CEO. Boullier’s […]

Sami Pajari thundered to a 26.7‑second advantage over Oliver Solberg, lifting his second WRC title on home soil at the fast gravel Rally Finland. Rally Finland: A Homecoming Triumph The Toyota‑Fabio team’s result, achieved on the dramatic Järvenpää‑nailed stages, marked the 24‑year‑old’s fourth career win. His margin of victory underscored his growing mastery of the […]

During stage 17 of Rally Finland, the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 skidded off the road, spun into a series of rolls, and crashed into trees, bringing Sébastien Ogier and co‑driver Julien Ingrassia to the ground. Crash at SS17 Both drivers exited the vehicle independently after a hard impact, rough enough to break the road edge but […]

Sami Pajari now holds a 46.6‑second gap to power toward victory at Rally Finland after Sébastien Ogier’s crash on stage 17. Ogier’s Run‑off upends the Leaders Reigning world champion Ogier, alongside co‑driver Julien Ingrassia, enjoyed a 20.9‑second lead before their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 veered into the trees. The car rolled multiple times, prompting organizers to cancel the remainder of […]

Sebastien Ogier suffered a high‑speed crash on WRC Rally Finland’s Stage 17, forcing his Toyota GR Yaris Rally 1 off the road and into a series of rolls. Crash sequence and injuries The rally led by the world champion—surrounded by 20.9 seconds ahead of teammate Sami Pajari—was interrupted when Ogier’s car left the track near the end of the stretch. The vehicle […]

Elfyn Evans’ collapse during the final morning loop of Rally Finland catapulted the championship lead from the Welsh driver into Sébastien Ogier’s hands, widening the gap to 22.7 seconds. Evans, piloting a Toyota GR Yaris, had narrowed Ogier’s 16.3‑second lead to 11.6 seconds before misjudging a tight left turn on stage 14 (SS14 Leustu). The spin […]

It was Somnac at Rally Finland when Toyota’s Sébastien Ogier & stand‑in co‑driver Julien Ingrassia surged ahead with a 16.3‑second lead after a rain‑slicked afternoon that reassigned the top spots. Morning dominance, afternoon chaos In the dry starts, Ogier and Ingrassia captured three of the four “early stage” gravel loops, pivoting a 5.3‑second advantage over […]

New Investment Surge in World Rally Championship The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) confirmed that French automotive group Cosmobilis and investment firm Park Square Capital have secured the commercial rights for both the World Rally Championship (WRC) and European Rally Championship (ERC). The transaction marks the most significant change in franchise ownership for these events since 2013. Strategic Direction […]

Adrien Fourmaux surged to the front after a blistering opening stage, recording a time 1.1 seconds quicker than teammate Thierry Neuville on the Harju super‑special and taking the early lead of Rally Finland’s 75th‑anniversary edition. Fourmaux Claims Early Command Fourmaux made light work of the Harju super‑special, a demanding gravel test that favours speed over consistency. “I […]

Julien Ingrassia has returned to the WRC cockpit as Sébastien Ogier’s co‑driver for Rally Finland after Vincent Landais stepped aside for personal reasons. Last‑minute Co‑Driver Switch for Rally Finland The reigning world champion called Ingrassia a day after Landais’ withdrawal, sparking an intensive 48‑hour turnaround. Ingrassia, who retired after winning Rally Monza in 2021, flew back to Finland, joined […]