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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ogier: I cannot confirm that I will be on the starting line in 2027

Nine-time World Rally Champion Sebastien Ogier has hinted that he may not participate in the competition with the new generation of cars in 2027.

Mar 22 • 09:13 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Questions Surround the Future of the Kenyan Rally

The future of the Kenyan Rally is uncertain as the government shifts funding responsibilities to the private sector, according to President William Ruto's recent statements.

Mar 18 • 13:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

POWERSTAGE: A recap of Kenya with Robert Virves

This article reviews the Kenya World Rally Championship, highlighting extreme conditions and performances from various competitors.

Mar 18 • 11:15 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

The dark sides of the WRC stage in Kenya: tragedy before the rally, chaos on the roads, incidents on the track

The WRC event in Kenya faced significant chaos and tragedies, including deadly floods and severe traffic disruptions, overshadowing the sporting experience.

Mar 18 • 09:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

The hated and beloved rally's future in the World Championship is in question

The future of the Kenya rally in the World Championship is uncertain after this year's event faced safety issues and funding changes.

Mar 18 • 07:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Over fifty dead, uncontrolled party and shooting: what really happened during the WRC rally in Kenya

The recent WRC rally in Kenya saw Takamoto Katsuta secure his first-ever stage win, amidst a backdrop of violence and chaos.

Mar 18 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

CLOSED PARK ⟩ Mud and scrap rally or is this what we wanted from the Kenya WRC stage?

Postimees discusses the recent Kenya rally, highlighting the challenges faced and the enjoyment derived from certain competitors' performances.

Mar 17 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Elflyn Evans sends a sharp critical arrow towards the WRC series. Again!

Elflyn Evans has expressed strong criticism of the WRC series, highlighting the lack of consideration for drivers in crucial situations.

Mar 17 • 12:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now a strong news about the WRC

The WRC returns to Great Britain in 2027 after an eight-year hiatus, with the first Scottish rally set to be held next year around Aberdeen.

Mar 16 • 21:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

The Rally World Championship Returns to Great Britain After a Long Pause

The Rally World Championship (WRC) will return to Great Britain in 2027, with the event taking place in Scotland for the first time in history.

Mar 16 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

Katsuta wins in the Rally of Kenya

Takamoto Katsuta secured his first victory in the World Rally Championship at the Rally of Kenya after key competitors faced setbacks.

Mar 15 • 18:31 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
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Kalle Rovanperä Celebrates His Friend's Performance: 'Yesssss!'

Kalle Rovanperä expressed his joy and excitement for his friend's first WRC victory during the legendary Safari Rally in Kenya.

Mar 15 • 11:57 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

Japanese Kacuta Wins His First World Championship in the Harsh Kenyan Rally

Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta achieved his first victory in the World Rally Championship at the challenging Kenyan Rally, known for its tough conditions.

Mar 15 • 09:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Sami Pajari breaks the silence – here is the relationship with Enni Mälkösen now

Rally driver Sami Pajari discusses his current relationship with former co-driver Enni Mälkönen following a contentious switch in co-drivers.

Mar 15 • 06:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Exciting words from Marcus Grönholm: "Jari-Matti, you have my number..."

Two-time rally world champion Marcus Grönholm shares his dreams of working with Toyota's motorsport division, reflecting on his early career and significant moments.

Mar 14 • 14:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Huge Turnaround in World Rally Championship! Expensive Mistake by the World Champion

The World Rally Championship in Kenya saw Toyota's Sami Pajari rise to third despite window wiper issues, while reigning champion Sébastien Ogier faced a setback due to a tire change mishap.

Mar 14 • 07:05 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Sports

Kenya: Why Safari Rally Organisers Cancelled SS3 Camp Moran On Day Two of Competition

The WRC Safari Rally organizers canceled the SS3 Camp Moran stage due to heavy rains making the route impassable.

Mar 13 • 08:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Now: Strong Finnish performance at the World Rally Championship

Finnish driver Sami Pajari excelled at the Kenya Safari Rally, clocking the fastest time on a special stage, which puts him in a competitive position despite the challenging conditions.

Mar 13 • 08:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

WRC Rally Faces Terrible Conditions - Special Stage Cancelled

The first special stage of the Safari Rally has been canceled due to poor conditions.

Mar 13 • 05:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

VIDEO: Famous rally voice added a song for Estonian WRC driver

Colin Clark, a well-known journalist from the rally portal DirtFish, created a fan song for rally driver Romet Jürgenson in the lead-up to the Kenyan rally.

Mar 12 • 12:30 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
🌍 AllAfrica
Sports

Rwanda: Rwanda Drivers Optimistic Ahead of Safari Rally Kenya

Rwandan rally drivers are optimistic about their participation in the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya, scheduled for March 12-15 in Naivasha, Nakuru County.

Mar 12 • 10:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

CLOSED PARK ⟩ The winner of the Kenya rally is already known, is it worth it for Hyundai to participate at all?

The upcoming Kenya rally is predicted to be dominated by Toyota, raising questions about Hyundai's participation in the event.

Mar 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

SCHEDULE ⟩ The Kenya Rally starts on Thursday, with two Estonian rally teams at the start

The 2023 World Rally Championship's third event will take place in Kenya, featuring two Estonian rally teams.

Mar 10 • 14:44 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Tänak: Hyundai's problems in WRC can be solved

Ott Tänak emphasizes that Hyundai has the resources and people to address their current issues in the WRC if they wish to continue.

Mar 10 • 09:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Dominance! Jari-Matti Latvala and Janni Hussi to a sovereign victory

Jari-Matti Latvala and navigator Janni Hussi secured an impressive victory at the Costa Brava Rally in Spain, dominating the event with a significant lead.

Mar 8 • 08:31 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
Sports

Speculations spread – Ott Tänak's direct response: "I am not"

Estonian driver Ott Tänak clarified that he is not coaching fellow rally driver Takamoto Katsuta, despite recent speculations about their growing communication during the WRC season.

Mar 5 • 12:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Revelation about the future of the rally championship team

M-Sport intends to continue competing in the World Rally Championship next season with the Ford Fiesta Rally2 despite new technical regulations.

Mar 5 • 09:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Tänak: WRC needs a leader with vision

Estonian rally driver Ott Tänak emphasized the necessity of a visionary leader for the World Rally Championship (WRC) in a recent interview.

Mar 4 • 20:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

PARC FERMÉ ⟩ Vaher proved that the Toyota WRC team made the right choice, Enok also appeared on the picture

Estonian rally drivers Jaspar Vaher and Patrick Enok showcased strong performances at the third stage of the Finnish championships, with Vaher finishing just 3.7 seconds behind the winner.

Mar 4 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

POWER ⟩ Jaspar Vaher achieved his first trial victory and finished second behind WRC driver

Jaspar Vaher, a rally driver from Kadrina and part of the Toyota junior program, secured a remarkable second place finish at the Riihimäki rally in the Finnish Rally Championship.

Feb 28 • 16:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Toyota WRC team abandons its victorious car

The Toyota WRC team is moving away from its successful Yaris model in favor of a new Rally27 model for the upcoming seasons.

Feb 28 • 06:51 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PARC FERMÉ ⟩ WRC in uncertainty: where have the allowed new teams gone?

The latest "Parc Fermé" rally show discusses the lack of new manufacturers in WRC and previews the upcoming Finnish championship event.

Feb 26 • 13:45 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
🇪🇪 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
Sports

Will there ever come a day when the Hyundai WRC team rises from the ashes?

The article discusses the current performance of the Hyundai WRC team in relation to the Toyota rally team, highlighting concerns about Hyundai's competitiveness and reliance on future regulatory changes.

Feb 24 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

PHOTO ⟩ The new team of the WRC series unveiled the first photo of the new car

Project Rally One has revealed the first image of its new rally car, preparing to join the WRC series in 2027.

Feb 22 • 20:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Revelation about a new team in the World Rally Championship – photo released

A new team, Project Rally One, is set to enter the World Rally Championship in 2027, with details about their car now unveiled.

Feb 22 • 18:50 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

Mexican Miguel Granados finishes fourth in the WRC Rally of Sweden 2026

Mexican driver Miguel Granados secured a fourth-place finish in the WRC Masters Cup at the 2026 Rally of Sweden amidst challenging snowy conditions.

Feb 19 • 05:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

CLOSED PARK ⟩ Are we ringing the death knell for WRC or living in hope that Hyundai will rise from the ashes?

The Postimees rally show "Parc Fermé" discussed the recent events of the Sweden WRC rally and whether Hyundai's struggles signal the end for competitive rallying.

Feb 18 • 09:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

POWERSTAGE ⟩ Gustav Kruuda talks about the challenges of WRC tire manufacturer Hankook

The article discusses the challenges faced by WRC tire manufacturer Hankook, as articulated by Gustav Kruuda, following the success of Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin at the Swedish Rally.

Feb 18 • 08:45 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
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Jürgenson: the speed is there, but we need to show it throughout the rally

Estonian driver Romet Jürgenson expresses optimism about his speed at the World Rally Championship but acknowledges the need for consistency during the events.

Feb 17 • 20:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Neuville Swears by Hyundai's Depth: I Don't Know What to Do

Thierry Neuville expresses frustration over Hyundai's performance after the previous WRC season, indicating a sense of continued decline.

Feb 17 • 05:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Katsuta, who was chasing his first WRC victory: I wouldn't have gotten it here anyway

Takamoto Katsuta finished second at the Swedish Rally, still unable to claim his first WRC victory due to tire issues and strong competition from Elfyn Evans.

Feb 15 • 20:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

Sesks marks a win in a speed stage at the unsuccessful Sweden rally; Evans triumphs in WRC stage

Latvian driver Sesks experienced a challenging Sweden rally, overcoming tire issues to secure a stage win, while the team's overall performance placed them 35th.

Feb 15 • 19:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

Evans Triumphs at the Sweden Rally

Elfyn Evans and his co-driver Scott Martin secured victory at the Sweden Rally, placing them at the top of the WRC standings.

Feb 15 • 17:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Jürgenson left without points in Sweden: next time we will come back stronger

Estonian rally pair Romet Jürgenson and Siim Oja secured 14th place in the WRC2 category at the World Rally Championship in Sweden after an earlier sixth place was compromised by a collision with a tree.

Feb 15 • 17:00 UTC

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