The scene is set for an epic finish to the 2018 edition of Wales Rally GB today, writes Gary Jones. The title fight dramatically swung back and forth in front of thousands of enthralled fans in the heart of the classic mid Wales forests on saturday and just 14 secs covered the top four overnight. Under bright, sunny skies, spectators flocked to the stages in huge numbers with an appetising … [Read more...]
Tears and cheers as WRGB begins
Wales Rally GB began in dramatic fashion yesterday, writes Gary Jones. The world’s leading rally drivers treated fans to an awe-inspiring display of high-speed thrills and spectacular slides through the legendary north Wales forests and there was something for spectators to celebrate with the coronation of a homegrown British champion on the first full leg of Wales Rally GB. Following … [Read more...]
Evans struggles as WRGB begins
Reigning Wales Rally GB driver Elfyn Evans struggled to find form on last night's opening stage of this year's event at Tir Prince. Finland's Esapekka Lappi won the speed test at Tir Prince trotting track and adjoining roads at Llandudno and swept around the 1.70km course in 1min 21.6secs, beating compatriot Jari-Matti Latvala by 0.3secs. Elfyn Evans was the top British finisher, three … [Read more...]
Blockbuster blast-off begins
Billed as a blockbuster, this week’s Wales Rally GB 4-7 October really has it all, writes Gary Jones. Tonight there’s a dramatic opener under floodlights, challenging new tests in legendary Welsh forests and a stunning finale with cars racing through the closed streets of Llandudno – the first free-to-attend WRC stage in the UK for more than 20 years. Then there’s the added excitement of … [Read more...]
Osian Pryce is talking shop for Ralïo’s 450th milestone
Rising rally star Osian Pryce will swop steering wheel for microphone when he joins the Ralïo TV broadcast team for S4C’s biggest ever coverage of Wales Rally GB 4-7 October. The 450th Ralio programme will see three stages broadcast live, a preview and nightly highlights package, and seven hours of rally coverage. Ralïo will broadcast eight shows in five days, and it will be the … [Read more...]
Elfyn Evans claws way onto Portugal podium
Elfyn Evans has returned to the FIA World Rally Championship podium with an impressive second place finish on last weekend’s Vodafone Rally de Portugal, round six of this year’s WRC series. It was the first time the 29-year-old Welshman and co-driver Daniel Barritt have stood on the podium since sensationally winning last October’s momentous Wales Rally GB to become the first Welsh driver in … [Read more...]
Road rallying returns for WRGB WRC round
Closed public roads in Great Britain will be used to host a World Championship Rally for the first time this October in north Wales, writes Gary Jones. The momentous milestone is part of a new-look competitive route for this year’s Wales Rally GB 4-7 October. The introduction of landmark legislation allowing local authorities in England and Wales to suspend the Road Traffic Act for … [Read more...]
Elfyn Evans gears up for historic challenge
Elfyn Evans’ bid to add further success to his history-making win on last year’s Wales Rally GB blasts off with today's Rallye Monte-Carlo 25-28 January. As tradition dictates, the FIA World Rally Championship commences with the notoriously challenging Alpine classic – a wintry event that always throws up an ultra-testing cocktail of ice, snow and slush making the already demanding mountain … [Read more...]
Let battle commence …..
The 2018 FIA World Rally Championship hit top gear with a high-profile launch at the Autosport International show in Birmingham last week, writes Gary Jones. Manufacturer teams representing Citroën, Hyundai, M-Sport Ford and Toyota lined up side-by-side on the central stage for their public unveiling. All the big-name drivers, co-drivers and team principals were present to share their … [Read more...]
Wales Rally GB preview today at Autosport show
Visitors to this week’s Autosport International Show at Birmingham’s NEC will be treated to a very special sneak preview of the 2018 Wales Rally GB 4-7 October. All the WRC stars will be present today to launch the eagerly-anticipated 2018 series which blasts off with the world famous Monte Carlo Rally later this month and then travels the globe before returning to Britain in early … [Read more...]
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