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The mental challenge Evans takes on at Rally Japan
18 Mai 2026

World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans says his approach will not change for next week's Rally Japan, but he is wary not to fall into the same trap that hampered his title bid last year.
The Toyota Gazoo Racing driver heads to Japan’s asphalt stages leading the championship by 12 points from team-mate and home hero Takamoto Katsuta as the series approaches its halfway mark.
As...Keep reading
Ogier: Portugal WRC loss “hard to accept” after late puncture
10 Mai 2026

Sébastien Ogier admitted it was “hard to accept” losing a likely World Rally Championship victory in Portugal after running “out of luck” with a penultimate stage puncture.
The nine-time world champion produced a wet weather masterclass in treacherous conditions on Saturday to take a 21.9s lead into Sunday’s final four stages, and was seemingly on course for a eighth career Rally...Keep reading
WRC Portugal: Neuville gives Hyundai first win of 2026
10 Mai 2026

Thierry Neuville emerged from the final day drama to win Rally Portugal and claim his and Hyundai’s first win of the 2026 World Rally Championship season.
The 2024 world champion was firmly in the victory battle throughout the 23 gravel stages, but appeared set to finish second until Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier suffered a right rear puncture in the penultimate stage.
After inheriting the...Keep reading