Day 2 of the Vodafone Rally Portugal brought intense battles, unexpected twists, and a reminder that in rallying, luck is just as important as skill. The Portuguese gravel roads showed no mercy, catching out even some of the top contenders. Leaders Shuffle Early The day started with Elfyn Evans in the lead, followed closely by […]
The fifth round of the World Rally Championship (WRC), Vodafone Rally Portugal, got off to an exciting start today with a big surprise. Mārtiņš Sesks, driving a Ford Puma Rally1, set the fastest time during the shakedown session. On his fourth run of the 5.72 km Baltar stage, he clocked a 3:52.3. Right behind him […]
The 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar is starting to come together. Plans are being made to bring rallying to new places and also welcome back some popular events. WRC event director, Simon Larkin, revealed at Rally Islas Canarias that “There is not a huge amount that we are planning to change”. USA likely to […]
Kalle Rovanperä has won the 2025 Rally Islas Canarias, leading a strong Toyota team and taking control from start to finish. The final day of the rally started with drama. Josh McErlean went wide at 4.9km into Stage 14 and hit an armco barrier. His car’s suspension was badly damaged, and he had to retire. […]
Kalle Rovanperä continued his strong run at Rally Islas Canarias, winning 12 out of the 13 stages so far. He kept the rally lead at the end of Day 2 and admitted things have gone very smoothly. “I didn’t even push. The speed is good because everything works together”, he said after finishing the morning […]
The first day of Rally Islas Canarias kicked off under cool but dry conditions, despite some forecasts suggesting damp patches. The action started on the Valsequillo – Telde stage, where Kalle Rovanperä made a strong start, setting the fastest time of 15:43.0. His teammate Elfyn Evans followed, 6.5 seconds behind, while Sébastien Ogier came third, […]
The Rally Islas Canarias started with a strong performance from Kalle Rovanperä. The Finnish driver impressed early, setting the fastest time on his first lap (4:13.1) and then going even quicker in his second, cutting 3.1 seconds off. This is his first proper tarmac rally since Rally Japan back in 2023, not counting the icy […]
After four days of testing, Round 4 of the WRC Rally Islas Canarias officially begins tomorrow, Thursday 24 April, at 9:01 AM. The action starts with the shakedown stage in Santa Brígida, a 6.26 km stretch of road where teams can get a final feel for their cars. You can watch the shakedown live for […]
The iconic Rally Islas Canarias is gearing up for its 49th edition, taking place from 19 to 26 April 2025, as part of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar. With the island’s tight, technical tarmac stages and stunning coastal views, the rally promises to deliver high-speed drama once again and the lead-up to the […]
Elfyn Evans claimed a commanding victory at the 2025 Safari Rally Kenya, extending his lead in the World Rally Championship. This win marks his first-ever back-to-back victories in his career, showcasing his growing dominance in the series. The Toyota driver showed consistency and control throughout the challenging event, finishing more than a minute ahead of […]