“Switching my car to similar settings to those of my team-mates should be beneficial in the quest for improved performance and I’m looking forward to putting this to the test.” Daybreaker returns as the 2023 calendar is set The 2023 New Zealand rally championship sees a return of the iconic Manawatu-based Daybreaker Rally, confirmed as a round of the now… “It has been too long coming, but finally we are back, I have to say a big thank you to Jonne (Halttunen, co-driver) and the team. They have been pushing all the time and going forward.” “Obviously we’ve been working towards this for a long time, but it all feels so insignificant at the moment – that’s the bottom line,” said Evans, referencing the passing of friend and driver Craig Breen. “Rally Islas Canarias looks like a beautiful rally and I can’t wait. To help us prepare, we will compete at Rally di Alba as we have not yet driven the new Hyundai i20 N Rally2 on Tarmac – so a perfect test rally.” The flying Frenchman tops the Rally México roll of honour after claiming a record seventh victory at the gruelling gravel fixture. It’s hot, it’s dusty, it’s the highest round of the season and it’s the first time we get to view the WRC’s class of 2023 in action on pure gravel roads. “We just wanted to build our way into the championship and just get a strong result this weekend” “I’m definitely excited. I’m really looking forward to how competitive it’s going to be.” The Estonian ends M-Sport’s 385-day winless streak, taking the championship lead. Ott Tänak secured a pivotal win at Rally Sweden – ending M-Sport Ford’s victory drought on only his second… Sizzling action is guaranteed at the FIA World Rally Championship’s only pure winter fixture. The frozen forests of northern Sweden will be lit up by the red-hot pace of the… “I love this rally. It’s the one who gave me the dream right at the beginning, and I am so happy for Vincent. For me it’s nice, but for him, it’s a dream to take his first win.” Ogier was in no mood for risk-taking and desperate not to repeat last year’s disappointment, where a sharp rock caused a late puncture which put the brakes on his victory bid. “I am very satisfied,” Ogier reflected. “Obviously, the risk of punctures [in the last stage] was higher so I took things a bit more easy. I’m just happy to bring the car home tonight.” “I think it’s been a good start for us and we are happy with that, but obviously there is a very long way to go. “It’s great to secure the title here. The last rally in Japan is the home round for Toyota so now we can be much more relaxed going there.” We’ve witnessed the Séb era – could this be the start of the Kalle era? Only time will tell. One thing, however, is certain – he’s got age on his side. the Toyota Gazoo Racing driver becomes the youngest driver in the history of the sport to lift the crown – sweeping aside the record previously held by Colin McRae “A great day,” smiled Rovanperä. “I can be really happy with what we did in these extremely difficult conditions. We pushed really hard and I am happy.” Estonian battles through torrential downpours to lead after the monster opening leg. Ott Tänak reclaimed the top spot at Repco Rally New Zealand as Sébastien Ogier struggled through Friday’s final…Neuville eyes redemption at Rally Italia Sardegna
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