Motorsports Blog

As operations at Hyundai Motorsport continue to ramp up, Nicolas Gilsoul has been back in the co-driver’s seat alongside Thierry Neuville, as the Belgian duo reacquaint themselves with their Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC. The pair have been taking part in a series of tests in Finland, their first kilometres since Rally México back in March. Although Read more...

W Series champion Jamie Chadwick will race in the Formula Regional European Championship this year, driving for top Italian racing squad Prema Powerteam. Prema is one of the leading international race teams in Europe and is regarded by many as the third Italian team – after Ferrari and Toro Rosso. It has helped develop the careers of many top Read more...

Before rolling his Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC during a test in Finland, Thierry Neuville’s recent movements had been restricted to fitness workouts on his balcony and taking his dog for a walk – such are the hardships of living in Monaco during a global pandemic lockdown! The Belgian, who celebrates his 32nd birthday next Tuesday (16 June) lies Read more...

Reigning World Touring Car Cup champion Norbert Michelisz says that he’s chuffed with the revised 2020 calendar, which will see 16 races held over six race weekends in September, October and November. The new Europe only schedule plans to start with a double-header race at the Salzburgring in Austria in September, before another double-header at Read more...

Chris Ingram is keeping his fingers crossed that he will be able to defend his FIA European Rally Championship title this year. Co-driven by Ross Whittock, the 25-year old Mancunian became the first British driver since Vic Elford in 1967 to take the coveted ERC crown. The destiny of last year’s title came down to a final stage decider on Rally Read more...

Martin Järveoja still hopes to be able to defend his FIA World Rally Championship title this year, but in recent months Ott Tänak’s co-driver has been renovating his grandparents’ farm. The lockdown is beginning to ease in Estonia, and from the small village where he lives just outside Tallinn, the Hyundai Motorsport navigator is increasing Read more...

Ott Tänak is “ready to attack” when the FIA World Rally Championship resumes – but for the moment, he’s enjoying family life at home in Estonia. The reigning world champion is still a relative newcomer to the Hyundai Motorsport team, having only joined for the start of the curtailed 2020 season. A dramatic retirement from the first event Read more...

It won't come as a big surprise to learn that this summer’s Nicky Grist Stages, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday 11 July, has been postponed – owing to a number of key logistical issues directly caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The good news is that the event organiser, Quinton Motor Club, is hoping to run the 2020 event later Read more...

Rhys Yates made a remarkable virtual driving debut to win the FIA World Rally Championship’s eSports WRC Shootout. The young Briton ripped up the learner driver plate fixed to the back of his virtual driving rig after defeating Bolivian teenager Marco Bulacia in a tense head-to-head final in his first #RaceAtHome eSports tournament. Organiser Read more...

For a man who has spent his illustrious career giving orders rather than taking them, staying at home has required a new approach and a change of pace for nine-time FIA World Rally Championship winning co-driver Daniel Elena. But with COVID-19 lockdown in force in the south of France, the Monaco-born ace is using the opportunity to pick up new Read more...