The future of Wales Rally GB and Circuit of Wales are unexpectedly under threat from a controversial ruling by a European Court. In future, both might have to pay enormous comprehensive public protection insurance premiums and see any competitors’ accidents reported to police as if they happened on public roads. Off-road rallies, grass-track, trials … [Read more...]
Motorsport
Seb Morris completes USA race testing
Christmas came early for Welsh international racing driver Seb Morris with a visit to Daytona International Raceway in America. He was there last week for his first test at the wheel of the new Cadillac DPi-VR prototype run by top team Action Express Racing and which he will drive in January’s prestigious Rolex 24. Awarded with a fully-funded prize … [Read more...]
Channel 4 will screen 2017 British rally series
The MSA British Rally Championship will continue its partnership with mainstream terrestrial broadcaster Channel 4 for the 2017 season, writes Gary Jones. Building upon the successful relaunch of Britain’s premier rallying series in 2016, Channel 4 will show a 30-minute highlights programme on the Saturday morning after each round next season, with a … [Read more...]
M-Sport secure WRC champ for 2017
World Rally Champion Sébastien Ogier has signed with M-Sport to drive Ford Fiesta RS WRCs next season, writes Gary Jones. After testing in Wales last month, the French driver who has won the last four championships but was without a drive in 2017 after VW pulled out, said he was confident of a fifth title next season with the Cumbrian team. He and … [Read more...]
Sporting lines 15 December
Rounds of the 2017 WRC will be screened live by Red Bull TV. It will feature a mixture of live action and special features, including appearances by motor sport stars. Goodwood says the provisional dates for the 2017 Festival of Speed will change to 29 June until 2 July. These dates are now confirmed and tickets already purchased are valid for the … [Read more...]
Wales Rally GB has learned a successful lesson
After a highly successful move in the WRC calendar this year, the 2017 Wales Rally GB will once again be in the autumn half-term, 26-29 October. Again it will be the penultimate fixture of a 13-round FIA World Rally Championship opening in Monte Carlo in January and culminating in Australia during November and holds the promise of a thrilling series with … [Read more...]
Nicky Grist Stages advances over military ranges
One of the most popular events in the Welsh rallying calendar is in the firing line. Next year’s Nicky Grist Stages 8-9 July will host round five of the 2017 MSA British Rally Championship (BRC) – and whilst that will be a two-day mixed surface event, there will also be one-day rounds of other major championships, including the Ravenol BTRDA Rally Series, … [Read more...]
Rosberg quits F1
Nico Rosberg is retiring from F1. Less than a week after clinching this year’s championship from his Mercedes team-mate and UK driver Lewis Hamilton, the German driver said he would finish after achieving his lifetime ambition, and it's unclear about his future plans. … [Read more...]
Wales test for World Rally Champion
World Rally Champion Seb Ogier has been evaluating M-Sport Team’s Ford Fiesta WRC in Wales, writes Gary Jones. The four-time WRC driver and co-driver Julien Ingrassia put the camouflaged car through its paces in Walters Arena, Rheola above Glynneath. The test-drive came about after his WRC winning Volkswagen team announced its withdrawal from … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 November
A pre-production 1991 Ford Granada Scorpio, used exclusively by Ford for training purposes in Northern Ireland, will be offered at auction by Classic Car Auctions on 3 December at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre. An incredibly rare find, the car was saved from destruction by its current owner with just 1,325 miles on the clock, and has spent almost all … [Read more...]
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