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While already launched by M-Sport a few months ago, the new Fiesta WRC was not tested by Ford while fitted with Ford Focus WRC's 2.0L turbocharged engine. As revealed by Autosport, it is believed the WRC team decided to do the...]]> As Citroen has already started preparations with their DS3 WRC model for the 2011 season of the World Rally Championship, Ford proceeded to making another step into developing the car that they hope will bring them another world title in the series, the new Fiesta WRC.

While already launched by M-Sport a few months ago, the new Fiesta WRC was not tested by Ford while fitted with Ford Focus WRC's 2.0L turbocharged engine. As revealed by Autosport, it is believed the WRC team decided to do the... (read more)]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:07:21 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ford-tests-focus-wrc-s-engine-on-fiesta-wrc-18278.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ford-tests-focus-wrc-s-engine-on-fiesta-wrc-18278.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/rautenbach-aims-for-wrc-return-in-2011-18150.html
It absolutely remains my aim to come back to the WRC next season, said Rautenbach, who is set to ...]]> Last year, at the end of a part-time schedule with Citroen Junior Team, South African rally driver Conrad Rautenbach failed to secure the necessary sponsorship for a second consecutive campaign with the French team. However, that isn't to mean the 2007 FIA African Rally champion let go of his dream to compete a full season in the WRC, as he admitted he's aiming for a return in the series in 2011.

It absolutely remains my aim to come back to the WRC next season, said Rautenbach, who is set to ... (read more)]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:30:54 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/rautenbach-aims-for-wrc-return-in-2011-18150.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/rautenbach-aims-for-wrc-return-in-2011-18150.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/severe-flooding-to-affect-rally-jordan-17903.html
According to the WRC official site, it seems that the officials in Jordan have asked the army to join in and repair the roa...]]> Everybody in Jordan seems to be working at full speed to make sure that the upcoming round of the World Rally Championship will go down without any unwanted interruptions or problems. The incredibly poor weather in recent weeks has led to floods in several areas of the Kingdom, including some roads that are set to be part of the Rally Jordan route between April 1 thru 3.

According to the WRC official site, it seems that the officials in Jordan have asked the army to join in and repair the roa... (read more)]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:26:20 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/severe-flooding-to-affect-rally-jordan-17903.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/severe-flooding-to-affect-rally-jordan-17903.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/hirvonen-admits-disappointment-over-failed-rally-mexico-17868.html
The overall classification in the last weekend's rally was not much the result of driving mistakes or difficult road conditions - as these were the same for all the contenders - but of his Focus WRC's poor setup through the duration of the entire 3 days of action. Both him and his t...]]> Ford's Mikko Hirvonen admitted his disappointment over his result in Rally Mexico, when he finished the event more than one minute and 45 seconds behind his title rival and reigning world champion Sebastien Loeb.

The overall classification in the last weekend's rally was not much the result of driving mistakes or difficult road conditions - as these were the same for all the contenders - but of his Focus WRC's poor setup through the duration of the entire 3 days of action. Both him and his t... (read more)]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:26:03 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/hirvonen-admits-disappointment-over-failed-rally-mexico-17868.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/hirvonen-admits-disappointment-over-failed-rally-mexico-17868.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-takes-win-in-rally-mexico-17722.html
After dominating the action during Day 2 of the event - when he won 8 of the 9 special stages at play - Loeb built a remarkable 55-second lead on top of the classification, which was more than enough for him to cruise through the Sunday stages with ease. The Frenchman eventually finished m...]]> Reigning world rally champion Sebastien Loeb took a demanding win in Rally Mexico this weekend, taking a well-deserved revenge over his loss to title rival Mikko Hirvonen in the season opening Rally Sweden.

After dominating the action during Day 2 of the event - when he won 8 of the 9 special stages at play - Loeb built a remarkable 55-second lead on top of the classification, which was more than enough for him to cruise through the Sunday stages with ease. The Frenchman eventually finished m... (read more)]]> Mon, 8 Mar 2010 06:59:00 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-takes-win-in-rally-mexico-17722.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-takes-win-in-rally-mexico-17722.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-takes-dominant-lead-in-rally-mexico-17719.html
The road-opening position did not suit Petter Solberg too much on Saturday, as the Norwegian driver was unable to keep the pace with Loeb throughout the entire 9 stages on schedule. After only 2 of them, the Frenchman had already taken the lead - making...]]> Sebastien Loeb left no room for interpretation during the Saturday action in Rally Mexico, as the reigning world champion won no less than 8 stages out of 9 scheduled for the day to grab a huge 55-second advantage on top of the classification.

The road-opening position did not suit Petter Solberg too much on Saturday, as the Norwegian driver was unable to keep the pace with Loeb throughout the entire 9 stages on schedule. After only 2 of them, the Frenchman had already taken the lead - making... (read more)]]> Sun, 7 Mar 2010 11:13:32 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-takes-dominant-lead-in-rally-mexico-17719.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-takes-dominant-lead-in-rally-mexico-17719.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/solberg-tops-day-1-in-rally-mexico-17714.html
The Norwegian driver made the most of his great start position in Day 1 - 8th overall - and, while the front-runners were confronted with tough-to-handle watersplashes and difficult road conditions all day, he took his Citroen C4 WRC to 5 out of 9 ...]]> Former World Rally champion Petter Solberg managed a sensational first day of action in Rally Mexico on Friday and topped the timing reports at the end of Day 1, holding a 15-second advantage over his nearest rival Citroen Junior's Sebastien Ogier.

The Norwegian driver made the most of his great start position in Day 1 - 8th overall - and, while the front-runners were confronted with tough-to-handle watersplashes and difficult road conditions all day, he took his Citroen C4 WRC to 5 out of 9 ... (read more)]]> Sat, 6 Mar 2010 13:55:31 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/solberg-tops-day-1-in-rally-mexico-17714.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/solberg-tops-day-1-in-rally-mexico-17714.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/kimi-raikkonen-out-of-rally-mexico-17713.html
After losing more than half an hour because of the aforementioned troubles, the Citroen Junior Team racer returned to the leading pack with a few impressive Top 8 stage times in the next ou...]]> Kimi Raikkonen will again walk away from a WRC event without making the scoreboard, after officially withdrawing from Rally Mexico on Friday. The Finnish driver managed some impressive stage times in the first day of the North American rally, despite the electrical problems he had to tackle during Stage 2.

After losing more than half an hour because of the aforementioned troubles, the Citroen Junior Team racer returned to the leading pack with a few impressive Top 8 stage times in the next ou... (read more)]]> Sat, 6 Mar 2010 13:22:56 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/kimi-raikkonen-out-of-rally-mexico-17713.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/kimi-raikkonen-out-of-rally-mexico-17713.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/watersplash-big-issue-in-rally-mexico-17691.html
The Thursday action was heavily influenced by watersplashes in the final kilometers of the stage, as the...]]> Ford Focus' Mikko Hirvonen did not make a great start in the Rally Mexico this week, as the shakedown stage of the North American event saw the leader of the overall classification lose no less than 3 seconds as compared to his rival Sebastien Loeb. Fortunately for the Finn, the time difference will not count in the weekend's action, as this was the last test before the start of the rally.

The Thursday action was heavily influenced by watersplashes in the final kilometers of the stage, as the... (read more)]]> Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:57:36 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/watersplash-big-issue-in-rally-mexico-17691.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/watersplash-big-issue-in-rally-mexico-17691.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ken-block-prepares-wrc-debut-with-home-win-17484.html
Being co-driven by Alex Gelsomino, Block left nothing to change last weekend and clinched his 5th consecutive win in the aforementioned event, setting a good morale ahead of his WRC outing in Mexico. In fact, the Califo...]]> Ken Block has certainly made all the right moves prior to his debut in the World Rally Championship this weekend, as the North American racer took his brand new Monster-livery Ford Fiesta to the win in the first round of the Rally America Championship, the 100 Acre Wood Rally.

Being co-driven by Alex Gelsomino, Block left nothing to change last weekend and clinched his 5th consecutive win in the aforementioned event, setting a good morale ahead of his WRC outing in Mexico. In fact, the Califo... (read more)]]> Tue, 2 Mar 2010 10:31:44 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ken-block-prepares-wrc-debut-with-home-win-17484.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ken-block-prepares-wrc-debut-with-home-win-17484.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-cancels-c4-test-prior-to-rally-mexico-17376.html
This would have been his first ever running of the C4 WRC on gravel, so its needless to say the test was quite important in terms of preparation for Rally Mexico. Nevertheless, he didn't want to pr...]]> Kimi Raikkonen had to cancel his gravel test with the Citroen C4 WRC this weekend due to back pain. Less than one week before the second round of the 2010 championship in Mexico, the Finnish driver wanted to drive his new car on road conditions similar to what he'll encounter across the Atlantic.

This would have been his first ever running of the C4 WRC on gravel, so its needless to say the test was quite important in terms of preparation for Rally Mexico. Nevertheless, he didn't want to pr... (read more)]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:18:04 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-cancels-c4-test-prior-to-rally-mexico-17376.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-cancels-c4-test-prior-to-rally-mexico-17376.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/rally-finland-announces-changes-for-2010-wrc-event-17345.html
According to a media statement from the event's organizers, the change happened because they were unable to agree with the authorities of Jyvaskyla on the Thursday asphalt running.

Also, this year's Rally Finland...]]> A classic round in the World Rally Championship by now, Rally Finland announced some changes for the 2010 running of the event, replacing the opening test venue in Jyvaskyla (ran on Thursday night and establishing the running order for Day 1 with a 2.33-mile action in Laajavuori.

According to a media statement from the event's organizers, the change happened because they were unable to agree with the authorities of Jyvaskyla on the Thursday asphalt running.

Also, this year's Rally Finland... (read more)]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:42:08 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/rally-finland-announces-changes-for-2010-wrc-event-17345.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/rally-finland-announces-changes-for-2010-wrc-event-17345.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/wrc-to-debut-interactive-video-game-in-2011-17301.html
What that means is that once a driver takes off at the start of one stage, you will do the same from the comfort of your own home, via this online game. At the end of the stage, you ...]]> The World Rally Championship fans out there are prepared a big surprise in the near future, as it seems the championship's promoter North One Sport is looking into the possibility of creating a real-time game allowing them to compete side by side through the duration of a WRC event against the actual WRC drivers.

What that means is that once a driver takes off at the start of one stage, you will do the same from the comfort of your own home, via this online game. At the end of the stage, you ... (read more)]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:43:28 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/wrc-to-debut-interactive-video-game-in-2011-17301.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/wrc-to-debut-interactive-video-game-in-2011-17301.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/solberg-cannot-explain-sweden-failure-17258.html
Despite his enthusiasm over the new Citroen C4 WRC rally car in the off-season, Solberg admitted he was unpleasantly surprised with how his machine reacted on the snowy roads of Sweden....]]> Hadn't it been for the new points format in the World Rally Championship, Norwegian driver Petter Solberg would not have made the scoreboard after the season opening Rally Sweden. And that would have been quite disastrous for a former rally champion that aims to clinch his second title in the series this year.

Despite his enthusiasm over the new Citroen C4 WRC rally car in the off-season, Solberg admitted he was unpleasantly surprised with how his machine reacted on the snowy roads of Sweden.... (read more)]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:05:31 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/solberg-cannot-explain-sweden-failure-17258.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/solberg-cannot-explain-sweden-failure-17258.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/hirvonen-admits-day-1-disadvantage-in-mexico-17097.html
The Ford driver will be the first tackling the gravely, dusty roads of Rally Mexico three weekends from now, which means he'll most likely lose some important seconds during Day 1 of the event. Strategies will most likely come into play in Mexico, and Hirvonen is well aware of that.

Ob...]]> While enjoying his time on top of the World Rally Championship standings, Finnish driver Mikko Hirvonen is already thinking of precautionary measures for the upcoming round of the 2010 season, Rally Mexico.

The Ford driver will be the first tackling the gravely, dusty roads of Rally Mexico three weekends from now, which means he'll most likely lose some important seconds during Day 1 of the event. Strategies will most likely come into play in Mexico, and Hirvonen is well aware of that.

Ob... (read more)]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:54:28 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/hirvonen-admits-day-1-disadvantage-in-mexico-17097.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/hirvonen-admits-day-1-disadvantage-in-mexico-17097.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-helps-wrc-mtv3-finland-reach-record-website-audience-17093.html
According to the WRC, MTV3's official website was visited by no less than 468,500 unique users, half of which - approximately 250,000 users - entering the site during the pre-season preparation round of A...]]> We all knew that rallying is close to being the number one sport in Finland, but the arrival of Kimi Raikkonen in the World Rally Championship at the wheel of a Citroen C4 WRC has rocketed the TV audience in the country, according to the figures provided by MTV3, WRC broadcaster for Finland.

According to the WRC, MTV3's official website was visited by no less than 468,500 unique users, half of which - approximately 250,000 users - entering the site during the pre-season preparation round of A... (read more)]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:28:41 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-helps-wrc-mtv3-finland-reach-record-website-audience-17093.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-helps-wrc-mtv3-finland-reach-record-website-audience-17093.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/atkinson-tested-proton-satria-neo-s2000-in-wales-17073.html
And the test wasn't only for fun, as Proton is currently evaluating its options for their second drive during the 2010 season of the International R...]]> While admitting his support for WRC newcomer Ken Block, Australian rally driver Chris Atkinson is closely preparing his return to international rally racing with Proton. According to a report from Autosport, it seems the former member of the Subaru World Rally Team has taken the new Proton Satria Neo S2000 to the roads of Sweet Lamb on Wednesday.

And the test wasn't only for fun, as Proton is currently evaluating its options for their second drive during the 2010 season of the International R... (read more)]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:07:21 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/atkinson-tested-proton-satria-neo-s2000-in-wales-17073.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/atkinson-tested-proton-satria-neo-s2000-in-wales-17073.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/therman-would-back-gronholm-for-other-wrc-events-in-2010-16974.html
The former WRC champion was running inside the Top 8 during the first few stages of the rally, when hitting some electrical problems with his car. A further puncture in the event slowed him down by approximately 20 minutes, eventually throwing him...]]> Marcus Gronholm finished the rally that he used to win for a record 5 times - Rally Sweden that is - only in 21st place last weekend, but his overall performance in the Ford Focus RS WRC 09 on the snowy roads of Sweden was nothing short of positive.

The former WRC champion was running inside the Top 8 during the first few stages of the rally, when hitting some electrical problems with his car. A further puncture in the event slowed him down by approximately 20 minutes, eventually throwing him... (read more)]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:51:33 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/therman-would-back-gronholm-for-other-wrc-events-in-2010-16974.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/therman-would-back-gronholm-for-other-wrc-events-in-2010-16974.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/citroen-boss-tips-ogier-for-future-world-title-16893.html
Ogier finished the opening round of the season, in Sweden, in 5th place, having competed on unknown territory in the WRC. Dani Sordo only managed a 4th place in the overall classification, after previously being criticized by his boss for not taking care of his car's air-intak...]]> More bad news from Dani Sordo after the last weekend Rally Sweden, as the very team boss of Citroen WRC team Olivier Quesnel publicly tipped Sebastien Ogier as France's next world champion in the FIA-sanctioned series.

Ogier finished the opening round of the season, in Sweden, in 5th place, having competed on unknown territory in the WRC. Dani Sordo only managed a 4th place in the overall classification, after previously being criticized by his boss for not taking care of his car's air-intak... (read more)]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:23:54 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/citroen-boss-tips-ogier-for-future-world-title-16893.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/citroen-boss-tips-ogier-for-future-world-title-16893.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/citroen-admits-hirvonen-superiority-in-sweden-16875.html
Just like Loeb, Quesnel insisted that Citroen was not a favorite in the opening round of the season,...]]> Echoing the words of their No 1 driver Sebastien Loeb, French manufacturer Citroen also admitted that Mikko Hirvonen was unbeatable during last weekend's Rally Sweden. Team boss Olivier Quesnel revealed that both him and Loeb decided to ease the pace from second place in the dying stages of the rally, as it was pretty clear the Finn would not give up his leading position until the finish line.

Just like Loeb, Quesnel insisted that Citroen was not a favorite in the opening round of the season,... (read more)]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:44:53 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/citroen-admits-hirvonen-superiority-in-sweden-16875.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/citroen-admits-hirvonen-superiority-in-sweden-16875.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-aims-to-take-revenge-over-hirvonen-in-mexico-16818.html
The Frenchman only managed to hold the lead during the early stages of Friday, after which Hirvonen was unstoppable for the overall win. Three stages until the finish line, the defending world champion admitted his defeat, reckoning that there was nothing he co...]]> Sebastien Loeb vowed to take revenge over his Finnish rival for the world title Mikko Hirvonen in the upcoming Rally Mexico next month, after failing to provide a true competition for the Ford driver during last weekend's Rally Sweden.

The Frenchman only managed to hold the lead during the early stages of Friday, after which Hirvonen was unstoppable for the overall win. Three stages until the finish line, the defending world champion admitted his defeat, reckoning that there was nothing he co... (read more)]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:38:16 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-aims-to-take-revenge-over-hirvonen-in-mexico-16818.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-aims-to-take-revenge-over-hirvonen-in-mexico-16818.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-happy-with-learning-experience-in-sweden-16796.html
The half an hour lost during Day 1 of the rally was made up for later in the rally, as his stage times in ...]]> Kimi Raikkonen didn't do great on his first rally outing with Citroen Junior Team, but the Finnish driver's good pace through the Saturday and Sunday stages did look quite promising. Hadn't it been for his hitting a snow bank on Friday, the former F1 driver would have probably made the Top 10 at the end of Rally Sweden, and that's something he can build on before Rally Mexico next month.

The half an hour lost during Day 1 of the rally was made up for later in the rally, as his stage times in ... (read more)]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:52:54 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-happy-with-learning-experience-in-sweden-16796.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-happy-with-learning-experience-in-sweden-16796.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/mikko-hirvonen-wins-rally-sweden-16777.html
The Frenchman tried very hard to get closer to his Ford rival on Sunday, but after a few stages adm...]]> Mikko Hirvonen said he wants to beat Sebastien Loeb for the title this season and he sure meant business, as the Finnish driver got off to a great start in his attempt to become WRC champion, in Sweden. Having taken the lead on the snowy roads of Sweden from the late stages of Friday, Hirvonen made no mistakes through Saturday and Sunday and eventually finished ahead of defending champion Loeb.

The Frenchman tried very hard to get closer to his Ford rival on Sunday, but after a few stages adm... (read more)]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:45:12 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/mikko-hirvonen-wins-rally-sweden-16777.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/mikko-hirvonen-wins-rally-sweden-16777.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-gronholm-experience-trouble-in-rally-sweden-ss6-16759.html
Raikkonen's Citroen C4 WRC stalled during SS6, after the Finn reportedly hit a snow bank in the running (as reported by Autosport). Alth...]]> The 6th special stage of the Rally Sweden this weekend was not a lucky one for Finnish drivers Marcus Gronholm and Kimi Raikkonen. While both inside the overall Top 10 at the start of the stage, mechanical troubles with the car (Gronholm) and an unfortunate incident on the road (Raikkonen) pushed them far away from point contention for the rest of the event.

Raikkonen's Citroen C4 WRC stalled during SS6, after the Finn reportedly hit a snow bank in the running (as reported by Autosport). Alth... (read more)]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:20:35 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-gronholm-experience-trouble-in-rally-sweden-ss6-16759.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-gronholm-experience-trouble-in-rally-sweden-ss6-16759.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/fia-presents-new-helmet-for-wrc-16734.html
Although it is made of lightweight components and weights an overall 1200 grams, the 8860-2004 helmet can ...]]> The International Automobile Federation (FIA) today confirmed the introduction of an all-new helmet design in the World Rally Championship, aimed at improving the drivers' safety in the series. According to the press release from the ruling body, the helmet took no less than 8 years to be developed, and will reportedly provide drivers with increased protection in all key areas of safety.

Although it is made of lightweight components and weights an overall 1200 grams, the 8860-2004 helmet can ... (read more)]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:20:00 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/fia-presents-new-helmet-for-wrc-16734.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/fia-presents-new-helmet-for-wrc-16734.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-grabs-lead-in-rally-sweden-day-1-16729.html
After the first two stages of the day, Loeb was leading from Sordo, with Ford's Mikko Hirvonen in 3rd place. However, during the Torntorp 1 stage, the Finn managed to score his very fi...]]> Sebastien Loeb started off his title defense this season with a couple of stage wins in the opening round of Rally Sweden. After his teammate Dani Sordo won the night superspecial stage on Thursday, the Frenchman returned to his winning ways first thing this morning, when scoring 2 consecutive wins for Citroen.

After the first two stages of the day, Loeb was leading from Sordo, with Ford's Mikko Hirvonen in 3rd place. However, during the Torntorp 1 stage, the Finn managed to score his very fi... (read more)]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:51:03 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-grabs-lead-in-rally-sweden-day-1-16729.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-grabs-lead-in-rally-sweden-day-1-16729.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/kimi-raikkonen-experiences-slight-collision-in-rally-sweden-recce-16651.html
The Citroen officials were the first to confirm the incident - as they didn't want the media to make a big fuss about it - but insisted that the collision was minor an...]]> Kimi Raikkonen started off the season opening Rally Sweden on the wrong foot on Wednesday, during the recce of the Karlstad-based event. Using Citroen's Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX - especially for the recce outings - the former Formula One champion slightly collided with another rally driver at a junction, on the road to a stage.

The Citroen officials were the first to confirm the incident - as they didn't want the media to make a big fuss about it - but insisted that the collision was minor an... (read more)]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:49:10 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/kimi-raikkonen-experiences-slight-collision-in-rally-sweden-recce-16651.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/kimi-raikkonen-experiences-slight-collision-in-rally-sweden-recce-16651.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/wrc-changes-points-format-16593.html
Consequently, the number of drivers who will get to score points in the WRC throughout the 2010 season will be 10, as compared to 8 until now. The overall Top 10 of each event will be awarded points in the same way the F1 drivers will, mean...]]> After the International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced new sporting regulations for the 2010 season of Formula One - mainly focused at a new points format - the ruling body now proceeded to the same measures inside the World Rally Championship also.

Consequently, the number of drivers who will get to score points in the WRC throughout the 2010 season will be 10, as compared to 8 until now. The overall Top 10 of each event will be awarded points in the same way the F1 drivers will, mean... (read more)]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:50:43 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/wrc-changes-points-format-16593.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/wrc-changes-points-format-16593.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-sordo-will-have-equal-status-at-citroen-in-2010-16535.html
According to the French official, there are no plans to make Sordo the No 2 driver within the Citroen lineup, as long as the battle between them won't affect the team in the manufacturers' race. Additionally, one of the outfit's aims for the...]]> Dani Sordo will no longer have to play the lieutenant role for Sebastien Loeb for the 2010 season of the World Rally Championship. At least it won't happen from the beginning of the season, as confirmed by Citroen World Rally Team's boss Olivier Quesnel.

According to the French official, there are no plans to make Sordo the No 2 driver within the Citroen lineup, as long as the battle between them won't affect the team in the manufacturers' race. Additionally, one of the outfit's aims for the... (read more)]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:16:04 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-sordo-will-have-equal-status-at-citroen-in-2010-16535.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-sordo-will-have-equal-status-at-citroen-in-2010-16535.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-reveals-love-hate-feelings-over-rally-sweden-16464.html
Consequently, the Frenchman can only start the 2010 campaign of the WRC with mixed feelings, as he admits he sometimes looks at the Swedish rally as one of his favorite outings in the series. However, most of it has to do with th...]]> The 2010 World Rally Championship will kick off later this week, in Sweden, a place where Sebastien Loeb hasn't been particular successful in recent years. His overall results in the snowy rally includes only one win and 2 additional podiums, out of 8 participations.

Consequently, the Frenchman can only start the 2010 campaign of the WRC with mixed feelings, as he admits he sometimes looks at the Swedish rally as one of his favorite outings in the series. However, most of it has to do with th... (read more)]]> Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:09:42 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-reveals-love-hate-feelings-over-rally-sweden-16464.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-reveals-love-hate-feelings-over-rally-sweden-16464.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/petter-solberg-presents-new-wrc-livery-for-2010-16442.html
Having secured a Citroen C4 WRC ride from the late stages of last season, Solberg revealed his new car color...]]> Petter Solberg revealed his new livery for the 2010 season of the World Rally Championship, as the 2003 WRC champion will switch to the title winning Citroen C4 for the entire campaign. The Norwegian stated plenty of times before that he will not continue his WRC career unless he'll have a chance of clinching the title, and that's exactly what his aim is for the upcoming WRC programme.

Having secured a Citroen C4 WRC ride from the late stages of last season, Solberg revealed his new car color... (read more)]]> Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:55:30 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/petter-solberg-presents-new-wrc-livery-for-2010-16442.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/petter-solberg-presents-new-wrc-livery-for-2010-16442.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ken-block-plans-3-year-programme-in-the-wrc-16378.html
The information mentioned above is no news to the diehard rally fans out there. Nor is the fact that competing in the WRC has be...]]> Ken Block will debut in the World Rally Championship this year, at the wheel of a Ford Focus RS WRC, after securing some strong backing from Ford and Monster Energy drink. The newly-former Monster World Rally Team recently unveiled their livery for the 2010 season of the WRC, where Block will contest in 7 of the 14 rounds on schedule, starting the very Rally Mexico.

The information mentioned above is no news to the diehard rally fans out there. Nor is the fact that competing in the WRC has be... (read more)]]> Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:15:56 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ken-block-plans-3-year-programme-in-the-wrc-16378.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ken-block-plans-3-year-programme-in-the-wrc-16378.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/sebastien-loeb-test-drives-citroen-ds3-wrc-video-16347.html
Of course, the fact that Loeb test drove the new DS3 WRC car in January is no news to anyone, as several media in France h...]]> Although he was initially all against the 2011 technical regulations for the World Rally Championship - the inclusion of 1.6 turbo engines, as well as the mandatory S2000 platform for the rally cars - reigning WRC champion Sebastien Loeb had no other choice but to get behind the wheel of the new Citroen DS3 WRC car and test drive it on the gravel roads of southern France.

Of course, the fact that Loeb test drove the new DS3 WRC car in January is no news to anyone, as several media in France h... (read more)]]> Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:11:37 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/sebastien-loeb-test-drives-citroen-ds3-wrc-video-16347.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/sebastien-loeb-test-drives-citroen-ds3-wrc-video-16347.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/rally-argentina-confirms-changes-for-irc-round-16328.html
Consequently, the event will be ran on a 2-day schedule, starting March 19, and will include a brand new superspecial stage in Villa Carlos Paz. Actually, the very first run of the Argentine rally will happen on the aforementioned superspecial, on Friday, after which the IRC cr...]]> This year's edition of Rally Argentina will see some important changes in the event's format, as the South American venue will host a round in the International Rally Challenge rather than the World Rally Championship.

Consequently, the event will be ran on a 2-day schedule, starting March 19, and will include a brand new superspecial stage in Villa Carlos Paz. Actually, the very first run of the Argentine rally will happen on the aforementioned superspecial, on Friday, after which the IRC cr... (read more)]]> Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:58:55 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/rally-argentina-confirms-changes-for-irc-round-16328.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/rally-argentina-confirms-changes-for-irc-round-16328.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-even-more-determined-to-win-wrc-title-16207.html
However, business seems to go as usual at the Citroen headquarters prior to the season opening Rally Sweden, as team principal Olivier Quesnel told the media that...]]> Winning a 7th consecutive world title in the World Rally Championship will not be an easy task for Sebastien Loeb. The Frenchman has barely won his last crown in the series by a single point from Ford rival Mikko Hirvonen, and the Finn will most likely enter the 2010 season even more determined to break Loeb's domination in the WRC.

However, business seems to go as usual at the Citroen headquarters prior to the season opening Rally Sweden, as team principal Olivier Quesnel told the media that... (read more)]]> Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:54:24 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-even-more-determined-to-win-wrc-title-16207.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-even-more-determined-to-win-wrc-title-16207.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ken-block-to-debut-monster-fiesta-at-rally-america-snodrift-16075.html
"I am very excited to finally be in the Fiesta, said Ken Block. The Fiesta is the car that beat me last summer at X Games. Ford has a great platform with the Fiesta, and I can't wait to see what I can do in the Rally America champion...]]> After earlier this week the livery of Ken Block's Rally America Championship 'Open Class' Ford Fiesta was unveiled, American manufacturer Ford announced today that the debut of the car/driver pair will take place at the Rally America SNO*DRIFT this weekend.

"I am very excited to finally be in the Fiesta, said Ken Block. The Fiesta is the car that beat me last summer at X Games. Ford has a great platform with the Fiesta, and I can't wait to see what I can do in the Rally America champion... (read more)]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:03:01 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ken-block-to-debut-monster-fiesta-at-rally-america-snodrift-16075.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ken-block-to-debut-monster-fiesta-at-rally-america-snodrift-16075.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-crashes-out-of-arctic-rally-16060.html
From what we hear, Kimi has hit the tree and knocked it do...]]> Kimi Raikkonen's first outing with the Citroen C4 WRC turned out to be a total failure, at least as far as the first day of the Arctic Rally is concerned. During the special stage 2 of the Finnish event, the former Ferrari-an lost control of his car in a corner and smashed it into a tree. The fans from the sidelines pushed the car back onto the road, but Kimi was unable to make it to the finish line in the projected time of the stage.

From what we hear, Kimi has hit the tree and knocked it do... (read more)]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:25:01 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-crashes-out-of-arctic-rally-16060.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-crashes-out-of-arctic-rally-16060.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/skoda-confirms-rally-brazil-argentina-presence-16051.html
According to Skoda's spokesperson Karel Pokorny, the Skoda factory team plans to send both cars for these two events, to be driven by Juho Hanninen and Jan Kopecky respectively. However, the announcement did not include the Czech manufacturer's programme for the entire 2010 IRC campaign, but ...]]> Czech Republic's car manufacturer Skoda has recently confirmed that their 2010 programme in the International Rally Challenge will certainly include the two South American rounds of Brazil and Argentina.

According to Skoda's spokesperson Karel Pokorny, the Skoda factory team plans to send both cars for these two events, to be driven by Juho Hanninen and Jan Kopecky respectively. However, the announcement did not include the Czech manufacturer's programme for the entire 2010 IRC campaign, but ... (read more)]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:57:21 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/skoda-confirms-rally-brazil-argentina-presence-16051.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/skoda-confirms-rally-brazil-argentina-presence-16051.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-believes-in-raikkonen-in-the-wrc-15974.html
Talking about Raikkonen's prospects in 2010 and what people expect of him this season, Loeb insisted that there is no doubt the Finn is a very g...]]> Six-time WRC champion Sebastien Loeb thinks highly of his new Citroen teammate Kimi Raikkonen, whom he sees as a successful rookie in 2010. Although he has only one rally outing on his CV prior to making his official debut with Citroen in the WRC, Raikkonen proved everyone that he has the speed to compete in the series during his Rally Finland stint.

Talking about Raikkonen's prospects in 2010 and what people expect of him this season, Loeb insisted that there is no doubt the Finn is a very g... (read more)]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:29:45 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-believes-in-raikkonen-in-the-wrc-15974.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loeb-believes-in-raikkonen-in-the-wrc-15974.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/monster-world-rally-team-reveals-car-livery-for-ken-block-in-2010-15936.html
The newly formed Monster World Rally Team showed to the media two photos of Ken Block's Rally America Championship 'Open Class' Ford Fiesta, which will benefit from the same impressive livery that Block's Ford Focus will have in the WRC. The North American racer is d...]]> Following the announcement that Ken Block will debut in the World Rally Champion in 2010 on a part-time schedule, his team now released the first couple of photos of the North American racer's car livery for the upcoming season.

The newly formed Monster World Rally Team showed to the media two photos of Ken Block's Rally America Championship 'Open Class' Ford Fiesta, which will benefit from the same impressive livery that Block's Ford Focus will have in the WRC. The North American racer is d... (read more)]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:08:36 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/monster-world-rally-team-reveals-car-livery-for-ken-block-in-2010-15936.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/monster-world-rally-team-reveals-car-livery-for-ken-block-in-2010-15936.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-prepares-for-arctic-lapland-rally-this-weekend-15930.html
If last year, the 2-day event in his native Finland was regarded as a fun adventure for the then-Ferrari driver - that was actually his first rally event in career -...]]> Kimi Raikkonen is looking to improve his results in the Arctic Lapland Rally this weekend, as he'll compete in the snowy event in Finland for the second time in career. The former Ferrari-an will however use a more powerful machine this year, as he'll debut his Citroen C4 WRC alongside new teammate and notes reader Kaj Lindstrom.

If last year, the 2-day event in his native Finland was regarded as a fun adventure for the then-Ferrari driver - that was actually his first rally event in career -... (read more)]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:27:54 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-prepares-for-arctic-lapland-rally-this-weekend-15930.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-prepares-for-arctic-lapland-rally-this-weekend-15930.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-world-s-strongest-man-confirms-wrc-debut-in-rally-sweden-15871.html
For those of you who are not very familiar with what exactly Magnus Samuelsson does for a living, know that he is a full-time farmer. How...]]> Usually, when one talks about strong men that go driving (race cars, that is), most of us think that the word strong refers to the individual's state of mind. Well apparently, that will have a whole new meaning during the upcoming Rally Sweden round in the World Rally Championship, as Magnus Samuelsson recently confirmed his participation in his home rally.

For those of you who are not very familiar with what exactly Magnus Samuelsson does for a living, know that he is a full-time farmer. How... (read more)]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:38:52 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-world-s-strongest-man-confirms-wrc-debut-in-rally-sweden-15871.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-world-s-strongest-man-confirms-wrc-debut-in-rally-sweden-15871.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/kimi-raikkonen-s-wrc-car-livery-revealed-pictures-15866.html
As reported by several media in the last few weeks, the Finn is part of the entry list for this weekend...]]> Although most eyes are now focused on Formula One car launches and their liveries for the 2010 season, Red Bull decided to disclose the latest pictures of Kimi Raikkonen as an official rally racer for Citroen Junior Rally Team. To be more precise, the Finn was the subject of a photo shoot with his new Red Bull-livery Citroen C4 WRC, prior to his rally debut for the new team later this week.

As reported by several media in the last few weeks, the Finn is part of the entry list for this weekend... (read more)]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:15:24 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/kimi-raikkonen-s-wrc-car-livery-revealed-pictures-15866.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/kimi-raikkonen-s-wrc-car-livery-revealed-pictures-15866.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/gronholm-to-drive-for-stobart-in-rally-sweden-15778.html
The fact that Gronholm wanted to return to WRC action in a Ford Focus WRC was no news to anyone, especially since the former rally champion announced in December that he plans to get behind the wheel of Mattias Therman's Team Therminator-prepared Fo...]]> After a few years in which we heard little about former World Rally champion Marcus Gronholm, it has now surfaced in the media that the Finnish driver was included in Stobart VK M-Sport's list for manufacturer points for the upcoming Rally Sweden.

The fact that Gronholm wanted to return to WRC action in a Ford Focus WRC was no news to anyone, especially since the former rally champion announced in December that he plans to get behind the wheel of Mattias Therman's Team Therminator-prepared Fo... (read more)]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:46:23 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/gronholm-to-drive-for-stobart-in-rally-sweden-15778.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/gronholm-to-drive-for-stobart-in-rally-sweden-15778.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-will-decide-racing-future-in-the-summer-of-2010-15712.html
While admitting that he spent some wonderful years in the Formula One series, Raikkonen also reveale...]]> Whether Kimi Raikkonen will continue his racing career in rallying or switch back to Formula One at the end of the year will remain an unanswered question at least until the middle of the 2010 racing season. In an interview with Italian magazine Autosprint, the former Ferrari-an confirmed that he will make a definitive decision on his future midway through his maiden WRC campaign with Citroen.

While admitting that he spent some wonderful years in the Formula One series, Raikkonen also reveale... (read more)]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:30:55 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-will-decide-racing-future-in-the-summer-of-2010-15712.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-will-decide-racing-future-in-the-summer-of-2010-15712.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ostberg-switches-to-older-impreza-for-rally-sweden-15705.html
According to the official site of the WRC, the 11th finisher in the 2009 WRC standings has decided to trade his Subaru S14 WRC2008 for an older ve...]]> While most of the World Rally Championship contenders for the 2010 season are switching to newer, improved machines - or at least try out the new S2000 cars before the rule-changing 2011 campaign - Norwegian driver Mads Ostberg will use a different strategy for the upcoming rallying event he's going to start, namely the season opening Rally Sweden.

According to the official site of the WRC, the 11th finisher in the 2009 WRC standings has decided to trade his Subaru S14 WRC2008 for an older ve... (read more)]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:18:13 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ostberg-switches-to-older-impreza-for-rally-sweden-15705.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ostberg-switches-to-older-impreza-for-rally-sweden-15705.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/hirvonen-eyes-monte-carlo-win-in-a-ford-fiesta-s2000-15606.html
Unlike in the WRC, Hirvonen will drive the newly-developed Ford Fiesta S2000 car during the Monte Carlo event, which will mark the season opener in the International Rally Challenge. He will not be the only driver competing on a Fiesta for M-Sport, a...]]> Although Mikko Hirvonen's participation in this year's Monte Carlo Rally was regarded as mostly a preparation event prior to the official start of the 2010 WRC season, the Finn made it very clear that he aims for the victory in this week's event.

Unlike in the WRC, Hirvonen will drive the newly-developed Ford Fiesta S2000 car during the Monte Carlo event, which will mark the season opener in the International Rally Challenge. He will not be the only driver competing on a Fiesta for M-Sport, a... (read more)]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:47:34 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/hirvonen-eyes-monte-carlo-win-in-a-ford-fiesta-s2000-15606.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/hirvonen-eyes-monte-carlo-win-in-a-ford-fiesta-s2000-15606.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-gives-rally-car-to-his-brother-for-arctic-lapland-rally-15579.html
Yes, you've got it right! Rami Raikkonen was practically gifted the Fiat rally car a few days ago, and the first thing he'll do with it is to contest in the upcoming Arctic Lap...]]> Kimi Raikkonen already signed a deal with Citroen World Rally Team to run for their Junior outfit, meaning that he'd have no use of his former rally car Fiat Abarth Grande Punto S2000 from now on. Consequently, instead of having 2 rally cars, he decided to hand over the aforementioned machine to his older brother Rami.

Yes, you've got it right! Rami Raikkonen was practically gifted the Fiat rally car a few days ago, and the first thing he'll do with it is to contest in the upcoming Arctic Lap... (read more)]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:26:20 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-gives-rally-car-to-his-brother-for-arctic-lapland-rally-15579.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/raikkonen-gives-rally-car-to-his-brother-for-arctic-lapland-rally-15579.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/subaru-impreza-n2010-launched-by-prodrive-pictures-15565.html
The Impreza N2010 uses the new larger 33mm air restrictor, introduced by the FIA to help balance the performance of Group N and the unrestricted Super2000 rally cars. In...]]> For all the customer teams competing in the 2010 Group N championships around the world - either the ones competing in the World Rally Championship, or the ones focusing on a national championship only - Prodrive has today announced the unveiling of its new Subaru Impreza N2010, its latest FIA specification group N rally car.

The Impreza N2010 uses the new larger 33mm air restrictor, introduced by the FIA to help balance the performance of Group N and the unrestricted Super2000 rally cars. In... (read more)]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:30:39 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/subaru-impreza-n2010-launched-by-prodrive-pictures-15565.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/subaru-impreza-n2010-launched-by-prodrive-pictures-15565.html#comments autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/solberg-names-ilka-minor-as-new-co-driver-15494.html
Although he insisted there is nothing wrong with the partnership between the two - as they have been racing in rally for almost a decade - we can't help but wonder why the sudden change? ...]]> After nine years of strong bond inside the World Rally Championship and adjacent rally programmes, Henning Solberg and Cato Menkerud will go their separate ways starting the 2010 season. As confirmed by the Norwegian driver during the course of this week, Menkerud will no longer read him rally notes in 2010.

Although he insisted there is nothing wrong with the partnership between the two - as they have been racing in rally for almost a decade - we can't help but wonder why the sudden change? ... (read more)]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:20:38 GMT WRC - autoevolution http://www.autoevolution.com/news/solberg-names-ilka-minor-as-new-co-driver-15494.html WRC http://www.autoevolution.com/news/solberg-names-ilka-minor-as-new-co-driver-15494.html#comments autoevolution