Estonian avoids the many pitfalls in the French Alps to lead Rallye Monte-Carlo. The Estonian, driving a Toyota Yaris, headed world champion Sébastien Ogier by 9.1sec after two typically contrasting night-time stages near Gap. Thierry Neuville was 14.3sec off the lead in third. The trio who fought such a thrilling battle for
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OGIER AND LAPPI WELL PLACED
Sébastien Ogier – Julien Ingrassia and Esapekka Lappi – Janne Ferm made a promising start on this evening’s opening two stages, ending the first leg second and fourth overall respectively, despite the very tricky conditions. Beginning a Rallye Monte-Carlo by running at night is never a bed of roses and all
GREENSMITH LEADS WRC 2 PRO
SOLID START FOR EVANS
M-Sport Ford World Rally Team’s Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin hold a solid sixth place after Rallye Monte-Carlo’s opening speed tests – their EcoBoost-powered Ford Fiesta WRC just three seconds shy of the top-four. Delivering a clean and tidy drive through the challenging conditions that typify this legendary event’s opening night
WRC RETURNS IN STYLE AS OGIER AND LOEB LOCK HORNS ON FRENCH RIVIERA
Two greatest drivers in WRC history renew their rivalry at Rallye Monte-Carlo. The two greatest drivers in FIA World Rally Championship history renew their fierce rivalry as the 2019 season roars into action at the famous Rallye Monte-Carlo on Thursday (24 - 27 January). The French Sébastiens – Ogier and Loeb –
EDWARDS AND LAFFEY CONTINUE WITH M-SPORT
M-Sport has retained the winning partnership of Matt Edwards and Alex Laffey ahead of the 2019 British Rally Championship. Last year saw Edwards deliver a third successive title for the EcoBoost-powered Ford Fiesta R5, and the Cumbrian squad have no desire to relinquish their home-soil crown this year. Dominating the championship with
ŠKODA’S KALLE ROVANPERÄ HEADS R5 CARS
› At the opening round of the FIA 2018 World Rally Championship, Kalle Rovanperä/Jonne Halttunen lead the entry of 13 ŠKODA crews competing at Rally Monte Carlo › ŠKODA Motorsport chasing manufacturer points in new WRC 2 Pro category of the FIA World Rally Championship with factory driver Kalle Rovanperä › ŠKODA
THE MONTE-CARLO NOTEBOOK BY… SÉBASTIEN OGIER
87th Rallye Monte-Carlo (22-27 January 2019) – Preview The six-time world rally champion answered a few questions as he talked to us about his special relationship with Monte. What’s your favourite stage? I’ve often really enjoyed Col du Perty – Col Saint Jean. Although it’s not being run in its usual configuration this
RALLYX ON ICE CONFIRMS NEW TITLE PARTNERSHIP WITH COOPER TIRES
• Cooper Tires adds RallyX on Ice to growing rallycross portfolio • Pioneering brand to act as presenting sponsor and official tyre-supplier • Winter festival to benefit from social media and live TV coverage RallyX on Ice has confirmed Cooper Tire Europe as both its title partner and official tyre-supplier in 2019, with
WRC SEALS NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH CAR PARTS GIANT AUTODOC
Autodoc announced as new official partner for WRC Alliance begins at 2019 championship opener in Monte-Carlo German company leads Europe’s online car parts sales Munich, 21 January 2019 – WRC Promoter has sealed an agreement with Autodoc, Europe’s leading online car parts sales business, to be the next official