October 8, 2024 New York

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FORD HINTS AT BIGGER AMBITIONS IN OFF-ROAD MOTORSPORT

Mark Rushbrook, the global director of Ford Performance, has delivered a resoundingly positive message for off-road motorsport, especially with regards to Ford’s involvement. The recent announcement of a formidable driver lineup for Ford Performance and M-Sport’s Dakar program, featuring Carlos Sainz and Nani Roma, underscores Ford’s serious commitment to off-road racing. Rushbrook leaves no room […]

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OGIER TAKES 60TH CAREER WRC WIN IN PORTUGAL

Ogier Secures Record Victory in Rally Portugal Sébastien Ogier clinched his 60th victory in the World Rally Championship (WRC) on Rally Portugal, setting a new milestone as the most successful driver in the rally’s history. Entering the rally, Ogier was tied with Markku Alén on five wins and nine podiums in Rally Portugal. However, Ogier’s […]

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THE TWO PROBLEMS LOEB FACES TO WIN DAKAR

Despite narrowing the gap to leader Sainz, Sébastien Loeb faces an uphill battle to surpass the Audi team. With just two stages remaining in the Dakar, victory seems within Loeb’s grasp after eight years of attempts, provided he can make up the 13 minutes and 22 seconds deficit to Carlos Sainz. Wednesday appeared promising for […]

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Marko predicts Red Bull difficulties around Monaco

Red Bull is aiming for a fourth consecutive win on the streets of Monaco, but Helmut Marko anticipates significant challenges. Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s advisor, has stated that the Monaco Grand Prix will be the most difficult race of the season for the Milton Keynes-based team. The reigning world champions have won five of the […]

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HYUNDAI GRANTED JOKER DISPENSATION FOR 2025

Agreement Allows Hyundai to Enhance i20 N Rally1 with Homologation Jokers In a significant development for the 2025 World Rally Championship (WRC) season, Hyundai has secured permission from rival manufacturers to utilize two years’ worth of homologation jokers to upgrade its i20 N Rally1 car. Following the cancellation of its new-for-2025 car project, Hyundai sought […]

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LOEB TO MAKE ONE-OFF EXTREME E RETURN

Nine-time World Rally champion Sébastien Loeb is set to make a special comeback to Extreme E, joining Abt Cupra for the Island X-Prix in Sardinia next weekend. This marks Loeb’s return to the electric off-road series after his previous stints with Lewis Hamilton’s Team X44, where he clinched the championship title last year alongside Cristina […]

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EVANS’ PORTUGAL SETBACK HAS A SILVER LINING

A Positive Departure: How Elfyn Evans Turned Around His Portugal Experience After a challenging Rally Portugal, Elfyn Evans departed amidst some adversity. However, amidst the setbacks, he managed to uncover a glimmer of hope. The Matosinhos event proved to be tough for the Toyota standout. Encountering a puncture and losing a set of pacenotes on […]

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Da Costa Seals Home Win For Porsche In Berlin Round 10

Antonio Felix da Costa secured his third win at Tempelhof, making history as he handed Porsche their maiden Formula E victory on home soil. In a thrilling race, da Costa initially led the pack through the early stages, with the Porsches running in tandem. However, pressure mounted from the Jaguars of Nick Cassidy and Mitch […]

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ROSBERG WANTS AN EXTREME E FUTURE FOR F1 CHAMPION VETTEL

Nico Rosberg, the team principal of RXR, sees Extreme E as a fitting next step for Sebastian Vettel as the Formula 1 veteran contemplates retirement from top-tier circuit racing. With his own successful transition from F1 driver to team manager, Rosberg believes Vettel’s passion for the environment aligns well with the ethos of Extreme E. […]

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