Hayden Paddon became the first Hyundai driver to win an FIA European Rally Championship round after grabbing a remarkable Rally Serras de Fafe, Felgueiras, Boticas, Vieira do Minho e Cabeceiras de Basto victory from under the nose of Mikko Heikkilä on Sunday. Paddon and co-driver John Kennard were on blistering form
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HANKOOK CONFIRMED AS FOURTH TYRE MANUFACTURER FOR ERC IN 2023
The FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) will include four tyre manufacturers in 2023, following the latest announcement that Hankook will also produce a tyre range homologated for the series. The addition of the premium brand reinforces the strength of the ERC as a championship, with Hankook set to compete alongside Michelin,
CLINICAL DRIVE LEAVES CZECH LEGEND UNCHALLENGED ON FINAL DAY.
Jan Kopecký notched up a record-breaking 10th Barum Czech Rally Zlín victory with a measured drive through Sunday’s final leg. It was yet another frenetic day of action at the FIA European Rally Championship’s seventh and penultimate round as ever-changing weather conditions kept the drivers on their toes. Heavy rain showers and
EFRÉN LLARENA BECOMES THE FIRST SPANISH DRIVER TO WIN THE FIA EUROPEAN RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP SINCE 1980.
Efrén Llarena and Sara Fernández have sealed the 2022 FIA European Rally Championship title ahead of Barum Czech Rally Zlín (26 - 28 August)*. Simone Tempestini’s late withdrawal from this week’s penultimate round in the Czech Republic leaves Llarena and Fernández with an unassailable points lead - confirming the Spanish pairing
RALLYRACC CATALUNYA-COSTA DAURADA CONFIRMED AS EIGHTH AND FINAL ROUND 2022 FIA ERC
Spain will host the final round of this year’s FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) after being added to the calendar today (Monday).* Rising stars of the ERC will cross paths with FIA World Rally Championship legends as both series combine at RallyRACC Catalunya-Costa Daurada - offering the ultimate spectacle to rally
DE TOMMASO VICTORIOUS AS ROME DEMONS RETURN TO HAUNT CRUGNOLA
Damiano De Tommaso seized victory at Rally di Roma Capitale as mechanical gremlins derailed Andrea Crugnola’s charge on Sunday’s final leg. Local specialist De Tommaso led for the first five stages of the FIA European Rally Championship’s sixth round but relinquished the top spot late on Saturday afternoon when fellow
MIKO MARCZYK SECURES EMOTIONAL POLAND WIN
Miko Marczyk claimed his first-ever FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) victory despite a late scare at Orlen 78th Rally Poland on Sunday afternoon. Marczyk finished third overall in last year’s ERC, but has since focused his 2022 efforts on a full campaign in the FIA World Rally Championship’s premier support
MUSTAFA ÇAKAL FIA PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY’DE YER ALDI
TÜM DÜNYA ONU ALKIŞLADI! MUSTAFA ÇAKAL, MOTOR SPORLARINDA DÜNYANIN EN PRESTİJLİ TÖRENİ FIA PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY’DE YER ALDI Motor sporlarında dünyanın en prestijli ödül töreni olan FIA Ödül Töreni (FIA Prize Giving Ceremony) 16 Aralık’ta Fransa’nın başkenti Paris’te gerçekleşti. Ralliden F1’e ve Kartinge kadar tüm motor sporları şampiyonlarının bir araya geldiği
CLIO RALLY4 CLAIMS TWO EUROPEAN TITLES WITH JEAN-BAPTISTE FRANCESCHI
Just a few days after Clio Rally5's maiden title in France, big brother Clio Rally4 wins the FIA ERC3 and FIA ERC3 Junior crowns in the FIA European Rally Championship. Entrusted to Jean-Baptiste Franceschi and Toksport WRT, Clio Rally4 confirms its status as the new reference in the two-wheel-drive category
ERC RALLY ISLAS CANARIAS LEG TWO REPORT: LUKYANUK LANDS DOMINANT SEASON-CLOSING VICTORY
*Russian takes a staggering 16 stage wins out of 17 alongside co-driver Arnautov *First-place finish is Citroën-powered Lukyanuk’s fourth Gran Canaria triumph *Llarena beats Marczyk to second overall in provisional standings with runner-up spot *Performance helps Sara Fernández become first woman to win ERC Co-Drivers’ title** Pardo lifts ERC2 crown*