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May 23, 2016

Pontus Tidemand gives Skoda Motorsport the first win of the season in the WRC 2

The speedy Swedes Pontus Tidemand/Jonas Andersson passed the ultimate endurance test at the Rally Portugal and gave Skoda Motorsport their first win of the season in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC 2). Despite two damaged tyres on the

July 07, 2015

Tommi Makinen leads Toyota Gazoo Racing's WRC Return in 2017

Toyota Gazoo Racing has determined its team structure leading up to Toyota's return to the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2017.

Toyota President Akio Toyoda will serve as Team Chairman while Tommi Makinen, a celebrated WRC veteran, will be offering his expertise

May 13, 2015

Andrew Jordan joins Team Peugeot-Hansen for the British round of the FIA World Rallycross Championship

2013 British Touring Car Champion Andrew Jordan returns to the sport he started 11 years ago, joining the Peugeot 208 WRX team for the British round of the FIA World Rallycross Championship. Joining the two official team drivers Timmy Hansen #21 and Davy Jeanney #17

March 25, 2015

Larsson confirms 2015 FIA World Rallycross Championship entry

Sweden's Robin Larsson has confirmed he will drive all 13 rounds of the 2015 FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy at the wheel of his privately run Audi A1 Supercar.

Larsson makes the transition to the headline World Championship Supercar

March 05, 2015

GAC announced as official logistics partner for World RX

The FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy has agreed to a multi-year partnership with worldwide shipping, logistics and marine services provider, GAC.

The new partnership will see World RX, which is run and promoted by IMG, use GAC to

February 24, 2015

World RX signs Rebellion Timepieces as official championship timing partner

The FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy has announced a multi-year partnership with Swiss-based company, Rebellion Timepieces.

The new deal sees Rebellion Timepieces named as the official timing partner of World RX, the FIA's

January 09, 2015

Hyundai Motorsport confirms driver line-up for Rally Sweden

After entering two Hyundai i20 WRC cars for Rallye Monte-Carlo later this month, Hyundai Motorsport will switch to a three-car entry for Rally Sweden in February in order to raise its game in the competitive FIA World Rally Championship (WRC).

Belgian crew Thierry Neuville/Nicolas

December 15, 2014

Hayden Paddon confirmed for Hyundai Motorsport WRC line-up in 2015

Hyundai Motorsport has announced that New Zealander Hayden Paddon will remain part of its driver line-up for the 2015 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC).

The 27 year old will take part in a heightened campaign next season, driving a minimum of nine rallies

December 10, 2014

Hyundai Motorsport announces partnership with Alpinestars for 2015 WRC season

Hyundai Motorsport announced that it has entered into a technical partnership with Alpinestars, the leading provider of performance motorsport apparel and footwear.

Under the new agreement, which comes into effect for the 2015 FIA World Rally Championship

April 28, 2014

Hyundai Motorsport announces Bryan Bouffier as 2014 Test Driver

Hyundai Motorsport has announced that French driver Bryan Bouffier will join the team again as part of its 2014 test driver line-up. Bouffier previously contributed to the young Alzenau-based team in the development of the Hyundai i20 WRC last year ahead of its

March 01, 2014

Hyundai Motorsport adds Hayden Paddon to its driver line-up

Hyundai Motorsport has revealed that New Zealander Hayden Paddon will join the team at selected rounds of the 2014 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), starting with Rally Italia Sardegna in June.

The 26-year-old will be flanked by his compatriot John

February 20, 2014

Marklund Motorsport sign three-year partnership with Volkswagen Motorsport

Volkswagen Motorsport has agreed an exclusive three-year partnership with Sweden's Marklund Motorsport to enter the new-for-2014 FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy.

This latest news follows hot on the heels of the recent announcement that

January 28, 2014

Hyundai Shell World Rally Team confirms Chris Atkinson for Rally Mexico

Following its debut in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) at Rallye Monte-Carlo earlier this month, the Hyundai Shell World Rally Team announced that Chris 'Atko' Atkinson will drive the #8 Hyundai i20 WRC for Rally Mexico, round three of the championship.

The

January 11, 2014

Hyundai Shell World Rally Team set for WRC debut at Rallye Monte-Carlo

In just over a year since its establishment, Hyundai Motorsport is ready to join the ranks of the competitive FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) with two Hyundai i20 WRC cars entered into the prestigious Rallye Monte-Carlo, round one of the

June 16, 2013

Hyundai Motor unveils its new home of motorsport in Germany

Hyundai Motorsport GmbH has inaugurated its new headquarters in Alzenau, Germany. Representatives of Hyundai Motor and Hyundai Motorsport GmbH participated in the ceremony, welcoming guests for a first glimpse of the new facility. Visitors from Hyundai Motor

April 13, 2013

World-class rally action debuts at Cholmondeley Pageant of Power

The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (June 14-16), the UK's biggest celebration of power and speed, is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Wales Rally GB (November 14-17), traditionally the final round of the FIA's World Rally Championship (WRC).

March 06, 2013

Hyundai unveils upgraded i20 WRC at Geneva Motor Show 2013

Hyundai Motorsport GmbH has taken another significant step towards its forthcoming participation in the FIA World Rally Championship with the unveiling of its latest specification i20 WRC car at the Geneva Motor Show.

Hyundai is gearing up for its debut season in the

February 11, 2013

Volkswagen claims maiden victory in the World Rally Championship

A milestone for Volkswagen in motorsport - Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia (F/F) have won the Rally Sweden at the wheel of the Polo R WRC. In doing so, Volkswagen has already far exceeded its own expectations of what is the team's debut season in the

 
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