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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tommi Mäkinen: Here is the best rally car of all time

Tommi Mäkinen reflects on his legendary career in rally racing, highlighting the Mitsubishi Lancer as his best car.

Mar 22 • 12:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sébastien Ogier Criticizes the Changes in the World Rally Championship

French rally superstar Sébastien Ogier is not at all convinced by the new car rules set for the World Rally Championship starting in 2027.

Mar 22 • 09:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kalle Rovanperä Out – This is How Father Harri Reacted

Rally driver Kalle Rovanperä announced on Instagram that he is withdrawing from Japan's Super Formula racing series for health reasons.

Mar 21 • 08:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Comment: Kalle Rovanperä's Decision Leaves No Room for Regret

Finnish rally driver Kalle Rovanperä has announced his withdrawal from the Japan Super Formula series due to health concerns, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing health over racing.

Mar 21 • 07:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Revelation about Kalle Rovanperä’s big news – This man made a major decision

Rally champion Kalle Rovanperä has announced he will skip the upcoming Super Formula season due to health concerns.

Mar 21 • 06:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

The "Izoton Sport" duo tackled a Portuguese swamp, racing to the finish almost without brakes

The Lithuanian team "Izoton Sport" achieved a preliminary ninth place in the SSV category at the BP Ultimate Rally-Raid in Portugal after a challenging second day on the course.

Mar 19 • 20:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Justus Räikkönen, 21, disappeared from the rally map – Now there is striking news

Justus Räikkönen, a young rally driver, is currently on an indefinite break from his racing career due to serious health issues stemming from a cyst in his spinal canal.

Mar 19 • 08:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

World Rally Champion, Lucas Moraes, has an 'obsession' with victory in the Dakar

Brazilian rally champion Lucas Moraes expresses a deep passion for competitive racing, influenced by his father's legacy and his experiences in the tech industry.

Mar 18 • 17:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Tänak and Rovanperä Proud of Katsuta: The First One is Now Recorded!

Takamoto Katsuta achieved his first rally victory at the Kenya World Rally Championship, earning pride from fellow competitors Ott Tänak and Kalle Rovanperä.

Mar 16 • 11:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

A personally important news for Kalle Rovanperä - 'We have gone through ups and downs'

Kalle Rovanperä expressed great happiness for his friend Takamoto Katsuta’s first WRC victory at the Safari Rally.

Mar 15 • 15:32 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Virves wins WRC2 category at the Safari Rally, Katsuta achieves first full score

Estonian rally driver Robert Virves secured victory in the WRC2 category at the Safari Rally in Kenya, marking his first win outside his home country.

Mar 15 • 11:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

ROOT ⟩ The world of engines awakens from winter sleep

The winter is over, and rally drivers are eagerly returning to the racing scene after a long wait.

Mar 13 • 12:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Sports

Africa: Safari Rally 2026 Revs-Off in Naivasha

The 2026 WRC Safari Rally has commenced in Naivasha, featuring Belgian driver Thierry Neuville leading the preliminary rounds ahead of a challenging weekend.

Mar 12 • 10:22 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Sports

TUDOR Continues Strongly in Formula 1

TUDOR maintains its longstanding involvement in motorsport by strengthening its presence in Formula 1 as an official timekeeper.

Mar 9 • 14:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Patrick Enok aiming for the peaks of rally world: appetite grows while eating

20-year-old Estonian rally driver Patrick Enok secured a podium finish at the Finnish Championships and is looking forward to competing in the World and European Championships this summer.

Mar 7 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Romet Jürgenson before the Kenya Rally: we need to think about a long-term plan to secure a good position in the end

Romet Jürgenson is set to compete in the Kenya Rally for the first time next week, aiming to gain experience and improve after a rocky start to the season.

Mar 6 • 12:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Top contract for Finland's driving promise with a legendary brand

19-year-old rally talent Tuukka Kauppinen is racing this year in the ERC series with a new Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale.

Mar 6 • 08:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

No false politeness: According to Toyota team leader, the World Championship title will be shared by two of their drivers

Toyota's rally team leader Jari-Matti Latvala indicated that the upcoming season will likely feature a duel between two drivers competing in identical Yaris cars for the World Championship title.

Mar 5 • 12:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Hyundai drivers are now 'mourning' even before the rally: not even Thierry can win anymore!

Hyundai drivers feel disheartened ahead of the new World Rally Championship season, believing that their prospects for success have diminished significantly.

Mar 5 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Rokas Baciuška after historic victory at Dakar takes on Portugal's tracks: 'A completely different challenge'

Rokas Baciuška, following his victory in the Dakar rally, is preparing for a new challenge in Portugal with a different terrain and racing conditions.

Mar 5 • 06:42 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Farewell to Mr. Rally. Four Monte Carlo and the Stratos became a legend

Sandro Munari, a legendary figure in rally racing, passed away after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the sport.

Mar 1 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sandro Munari, the rally legend, dies at 85

Sandro Munari, known as 'Il Drago', passed away in Bologna at the age of 85 after a long illness, being celebrated as a pioneer in rally racing in Italy.

Feb 28 • 12:51 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Completed Dakar Rally despite three fractures: The only Japanese rider, Shinya Fujiwara

Shinya Fujiwara, the only Japanese participant in the recent Dakar Rally, completed the race despite suffering three fractures during the challenging event.

Feb 26 • 21:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Thierry Neuville: I don't want to give up, but my motivation is decreasing

Thierry Neuville, the world rally champion, struggles with motivation amid ongoing issues within the Hyundai team as he fights to regain his form.

Feb 26 • 12:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Time to return to WRC? Rovanperä was the slowest in the Japanese formula series

Kalle Rovanperä, the two-time World Rally Champion, is preparing for the Japanese Super Formula season, having recorded the slowest time during an official test session.

Feb 26 • 08:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Kalle Rovanperä in Trouble Right Away – Direct Comments from Former Co-Driver About the Situation

Rally driver Kalle Rovanperä faces challenges in his debut season as a full-time circuit racer, despite a strong start in the Oceania Formula series.

Feb 25 • 16:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Max Verstappen revealed why he will never participate in rally driving

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen expressed that he has no intention of competing in rally racing, setting a personal limit unlike his father who participated in the same.

Feb 25 • 11:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Exchange: Why Viohalco is racing ahead...

Viohalco's stock has seen impressive gains at the Athens Stock Exchange, nearing a historic high of 15 euros with a significant rally of over 24% in 2026 and over 157% in the past year.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Robert Virves got a world champion teammate

Robert Virves will be racing alongside world champion Andreas Mikkelsen in the upcoming Kenya WRC event.

Feb 24 • 12:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Ott Tänak helps a Toyota WRC driver this year: I am a big fan of him

Ott Tänak, the 2019 World Rally Champion, has announced his support for Toyota driver Takamoto Katsuta during the new WRC season, despite taking a break from his own racing career.

Feb 18 • 05:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The adventure of the history teacher who survived a shipwreck in the Caribbean and now runs rallies: 'I'm not going as a tourist, I want to go fast'

Emilio Mendoza, a history teacher and content creator, survived a shipwreck in the Caribbean during his travels in Latin America and has since pursued a new passion for rally racing.

Feb 17 • 08:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Comment: The Working Man's Life - Esapekka Lappi Does Not Seek Comfort

Esapekka Lappi, a Finnish rally driver, expressed a realistic perspective about his racing position, acknowledging his struggle to be the top driver in his team.

Feb 15 • 17:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Sami Pajari on the podium at the Swedish World Rally – two fastest times!

Sami Pajari achieved two fastest stage times and is currently third in the Swedish World Rally Championship, behind his teammate Elfyn Evans.

Feb 14 • 19:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Sami Pajari in a Tense Situation – Drama in the World Rally Championship

Finnish driver Sami Pajari is currently in third place in the Swedish World Rally Championship after the first day of racing, trailing his teammate and leader Takamoto Katsuta by 22.2 seconds.

Feb 13 • 18:44 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Lancia returns to rallying by choosing method and youth

Lancia is focusing on a carefully structured return to rally racing, emphasizing driving enjoyment for future generations.

Feb 11 • 13:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Esapekka Lappi withheld information from Enni Mälkänen

Esapekka Lappi is set to return to the World Rally Championship in Sweden this February after previously considering his racing career over.

Feb 11 • 07:56 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Romet Jürgenson: The Swedish Rally is not as overwhelming as some others

Romet Jürgenson reflects on his and Siim Oja's participation in the Swedish Rally, expressing excitement about this year's event compared to their previous experience in Monte Carlo.

Feb 9 • 20:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Four-time champion and reference in competitions in the country: who was the Brazilian pilot who died during Baja Rally in the interior of SP

Brazilian motorcycle pilot Francine Rossi, a four-time national Baja Rally champion, tragically died after a severe accident during the 21st Rally Cuesta in Botucatu, SP.

Feb 9 • 14:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Kalle Rovanperä's co-driver became a victim of a comical mix-up - "Everyone called me Jorma after that"

Kalle Rovanperä's co-driver Jonne Halttunen starts his own racing team, Jorma J Motorsport, following a humorous incident during the Croatia World Rally Championship two years ago.

Feb 5 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

Laia Sanz: "The Dakar is different because your life can be in the hands of another participant"

Catalan racer Laia Sanz discusses her experiences after successfully completing the Dakar Rally, highlighting the unique dangers and surprises of each edition.

Feb 4 • 03:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

A year after losing his leg, a Frenchman returns to Dakar. He is racing with a prosthesis

Navigator Mathieu Baumel competes in the toughest rally in the world with a prosthesis, driven by his passion for long-distance competitions after losing his leg in an accident.

Jan 15 • 18:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Loprais takes the attack on the Dakar triumph seriously. He has won the second stage in a row

Aleš Loprais secured his second consecutive victory in the 10th stage of the Dakar Rally, advancing to second place overall among trucks.

Jan 14 • 14:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Nasser Al Attiyah took the lead in the overall standings

Nasser Al Attiyah won the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally and took the lead in the overall standings among motorists, overtaking South African Henk Lategana.

Jan 9 • 16:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Life Result of Czech Rider. Prokop Shines with Second Place in Dakar

Automobile racer Martin Prokop achieved his best result ever by finishing second in the third stage of the Dakar Rally, making him second overall, just 26 seconds behind leader Mitch Guthrie.

Jan 6 • 12:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Excellent result of the Croatian crew: Moved up one more place

After the second stage of the Dakar Rally, the Croatian crew consisting of Juraj Šebalj and Dušan Bućan moved up to sixth place in the overall standings of the classic competition.

Jan 5 • 17:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Black Day for Buggyra at Dakar: Cut Tires, Broken Rotor, and Broken Wheels

The Buggyra ZM Racing team faced a disastrous opening day at the Dakar Rally, with Martin Šoltys significantly losing time in the truck category, team leader Martin Koloc struggling among cars, and his daughter Aliyyah failing to finish due to technical issues.

Jan 5 • 08:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

A record Edgar Canet opens his victory account in the Dakar Rally

The 20-year-old Catalan rider, Edgar Canet from KTM, wins the prologue stage of the 2026 edition, becoming the youngest motorcycle racer to win a stage in this event.

Jan 3 • 10:27 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

The Ford Raptor T1+ Evo of Carlos Sainz, ready to conquer Dakar 2026

Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz unveiled the Ford Raptor T1+ Evo at Red Bull's headquarters, emphasizing its reliability and performance as they prepare for the 2026 Dakar rally.

Dec 28 • 00:10 UTC

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