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Fourmaux dropped from Rally New Zealand entry by M-Sport
Adrien Fourmaux says the decision to withdraw his entry for next week’s Repco Rally New Zealand was made “by mutual agreement” between him and the management at M-Sport Ford.
Neuville heads historic Hyundai podium lock-out in Greece
Bosses at Hyundai Motorsport resorted to deploying team tactics on the final day of Acropolis Rally in Greece to ensure Thierry Neuville led home its first 1-2-3 finish in the World Rally Championship.
Rapid Neuville inherits Acropolis Rally lead as Loeb retires
The retirement of Sebastien Loeb, and a puncture that robbed his M-Sport Ford team-mate Pierre-Louis Loubet of second spot, has gifted the Acropolis Rally lead to a hard-charging Thierry Neuville.
Hyundai's Ott Tanak reigns supreme in Acropolis Rally warm-up
Ott Tanak enjoyed his first shakedown stage win of the 2022 World Rally Championship campaign, while the involvement of nine-time champion Sebastien Loeb was curtailed by an engine misfire.
Rovanpera focused on re-establishing previous high standards
World Rally Championship leader Kalle Rovanpera says rediscovering his stage winning form is the number one priority for him on this week’s Acropolis Rally in Greece.
Resurgence leaves Ott Tanak chasing Acropolis Rally success
What a difference a month can make in the World Rally Championship. One minute, morale is rock bottom - arguably the worst it has ever been - and the next everyone has renewed impetus, spirits lifted to new heights thanks to quick-fire wins on opposing surfaces.
ERC: Francois Ribeiro, Eurosport Events - Q&A
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Loeb forced to stop and change puncture
More drama on the final day in Greece as rally leader Sebastien Loeb has to stop and change a puncture in SS20...
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Loeb top at close of day two
Sebastien Loeb will lead into the final day and will again have to play the 'road sweeper', leaving team-mate, Sebastien Ogier well poised to grab the victory - just 2.2 seconds back; Petter Solberg is third, 18.7 seconds further adrift.
Solberg extends lead on Acropolis
Petter Solberg will lead into the second day of the Acropolis Rally, having extended his cushion by 51.6 seconds on the afternoon loop.
Loeb: Greek crash a blow
Multiple WRC champion, Sebastien Loeb has conceded that the title race is now wide open following his crash on the Acropolis Rally and his failure to score.
Henning Solberg: I'm very disappointed
Henning Solberg was 'frustrated' and 'really cross' following his retirement from day two of the Acropolis Rally. The Stobart Ford man had begun the second leg in fifth place, something that gave him an excellent start position for the rough, dusty stages.
Loeb: Tyre wear vital in Greece
Current WRC points leader Sebastien Loeb has admitted that preserving tyres could play a key part in deciding who comes out on top in the Acropolis Rally this weekend.
New home confirmed for Acorpolis Rally.
The organisers of the Acropolis Rally of Greece have announced that next year's event will be based in Loutraki. A statement to the media read:
Suzuki gets two-car finish.
The Suzuki World Rally Team got a two-car finish on the Acropolis Rally of Greece last weekend, the first time this season both of its cars have gone the full distance.
Subaru boss: We learned many lessons.
Subaru boss David Richards has paid tribute to the 'tireless efforts' of the Banbury-based outfit's test team following the successful debut event with the all-new Impreza WRC2008 in Greece.
PWRC: Aigner wins again.
Andreas Aigner fought his way back to take his second PWRC win of the year on the Acropolis Rally last weekend, the third round in the 2008 FIA Production Car World Rally Championship.
Preview: Acropolis Rally.
The World Rally Championship is currently in the midst of a trio of back-to-back Mediterranean events and following the Rally d'Italia Sardegna, next up is the legendary Acropolis Rally of Greece - one of the oldest and most prestigious rounds in the series.
Points for Mitsubishi.
Mitsubishi Motors Motor Sports scored points in the Acropolis Rally when its lead Lancer WRC04, piloted by the all-French crew of Gilles Panizzi/Herv? Panizzi, finished the event in Lamia this afternoon.
Duval nets fourth for Ford.
Ford BP Rallye Sport drivers Francois Duval and Stephane Prevot finished fourth on the Acropolis Rally today after the Greek event lived up to its reputation as one of the most gruelling events in the FIA World Rally Championship.
Q&A: Guy Wilks and Phil Pugh.
Suzuki driver Guy Wilks won his first ever Junior World Rally Championship [JWRC] event this weekend on the Acropolis Rally. Here Wilks and co-driver, Phil Pugh reflect on their Greek triumph... Q: Guy, tell us about your victory.
Solberg wins Acropolis Rally.
2003 World Rally champion, Petter Solberg has won the Acropolis Rally today [Sunday], taking victory by a comfortable 18.4 seconds.