Osian Pryce says that he is fully focused on continuing to close the gap at the top of the British Rally Championship, and recapture the lead as soon as possible, when he contests this weekend’s Voyonic Grampian Forest Rally Saturday 13 August. Osian and co-driver Noel O’Sullivan finished runner-up in the event last year, and as the highest placed returnees they have been seeded at number one and … [Read more...]
Rallycross enters the electric era
The FIA World Rallycross Championship is on the Road to Hell this weekend, for the start of the series’ eagerly-anticipated electric era at Ramudden World RX of Norway 13-14 August – and an electrifying spectacle is firmly in prospect. Following months of hard work behind-the-scenes, the championship’s ultra-powerful electric beasts – whose twin motors, pushing out 500kW (equivalent to 680bhp) … [Read more...]
Rovanperä wants it all this weekend
With a factory drive and a huge FIA World Rally Championship lead, Kalle Rovanperä is the man who seemingly has it all, but there is something missing which he hopes to correct this weekend, a victory on home soil. It’s no surprise that Rovanperä is the hottest property in the sport right now. He’s achieved more during three years in rallying’s top-flight than many drivers do in their entire … [Read more...]
Roll up, roll up, for Combe Carnival Day
Carnival Race Day at Castle Combe means the spectacular TCR UK circus is back in town, guaranteeing scintillating 350bp turbo tin-top action to delight spectators and marshals alike. Isaac Smith (VW Golf) heads the table into rounds 10 and 11, but just six points separate closest challengers Max Hart (Hyundai i30), BTCC race winner Chris Smiley and defending champion Lewis Kent (Hyundai … [Read more...]
Sporting lines 4 August
Spain will host the final round of this year’s FIA European Rally Championship after being added to the calendar on 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 fans worldwide from 20 - 22 October. The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with … [Read more...]
Get a grip on the £225,0000 Landies
The ultimate Land Rover Classic paying tribute to the legacy of global Land Rover expeditions by creating 25 Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II vehicles are now available from £225,0000. Distinctive adventure inspired camouflage features 23 locations that have played a part in Land Rover’s illustrious off-roading and exploration adventures over more than 70 years. The iconic silhouettes of … [Read more...]
BMW M Motorsport returns to FIA WEC series
BMW M Motorsport returns to the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2024. One year after its debut season in the North American IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2023, the new BMW M Hybrid V8 will also take on the top-class opposition in the Hypercars category in the official FIA World Endurance Championship. The year after next, BMW M Motorsport returns to … [Read more...]
Rallying’s gentleman was inspirational
The motorsport world was saddened to hear of the death of legendary rally and race driver Paddy Hopkirk, who passed away 21 July aged 89. Paddy first hit the headlines January 1964 when he and Henry Liddon won the glamorous Monte Carlo rally after starting in Minsk driving a red and white British Motor Corporation 1071 cc Mini Cooper S. Designated car #37, Paddy later made this number along with … [Read more...]
Ferraris racing at Anglesey this weekend
High-performance Ferrari racing visits Anglesey for the first time with Pirelli Ferrari Club Competizione, hosted by the Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain at the wonderfully scenic circuit on 24 of July. It’s a celebration of all things Italian, with fast-paced racing from the Club’s Pirelli Ferrari formula classic featuring a range of race prepared production models from Ferrari’s … [Read more...]
Rovanperä bids to consolidate WRC lead
FIA World Rally Championship leader Kalle Rovanperä will rekindle some very special memories as he returns to Rally Estonia this week 14 - 17 July. Rovanperä leads the championship by 65 points having won four of the last five rallies as the season approaches its second half on Estonia’s blisteringly quick gravel roads around Estonia's second city, Tartu. Estonia feels like a second home to … [Read more...]