WRC – World title races shift as Neuville faces power issues on Friday in Japan

Sport newsThe battle for this year’s FIA World Rally Championship title is set for a nail-biting climax as Hyundai Motorsport’s Ott Tänak leads FORUM8 Rally Japan overnight, with team-mate Thierry Neuville enduring a disastrous Friday that leaves his championship hopes on a knife-edge.The day began with Hyundai on top as Tänak and championship leader Neuville claimed a commanding 1-2 through the opening pair of stages. However, while Tänak’s speed kept Hyundai’s spirits high, Neuville’s fortunes…

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2024 FIA European Autocross Championship – ICA decision – Hearing 04 09 24 – Torcello s.r.l.

Sport newsHearingCase ICA-2024-08: Appeal lodged on behalf of Miguel Gayoso Vazquez against Decision No. 1 dated 30 June 2024 of the Stewards of the event of Matschenberg (Germany), counting towards the 2024 FIA European Autocross Championship.On 30 June 2024, during the 2024 FIA European Autocross Championship event in Matschenberg (Germany), a collision occurred between Miguel Gayoso Vazquez (driver No. 301) and another competitor (driver No. 306). Despite the incident, Miguel Gayoso Vazquez finished first in…

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WEC: new additions highlight head-turning 2025 entry list

Sport newsNo fewer than 13 big-name brands are featured across the two classes. That includes 12 returnees – in the shape of Alpine, Aston Martin, BMW, Cadillac, Corvette, Ferrari, Ford, Lexus, McLaren, Peugeot, Porsche and Toyota – and an exciting new addition, as Mercedes-AMG joins FIA WEC in a partnership with podium-finishing Italian LMGT3 outfit, Iron Lynx. In a similar vein, Aston Martin has increased its commitment to the championship by adding a Hypercar squad…

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F1 – Hamilton quickest again in Las Vegas ahead of Norris as Verstappen struggles

Sport newsLewis Hamilton made it a clean sweep of practice sessions by topping the second hour or running at the Las Vegas Strip circuit. The Mercedes driver took top spot just over one hundredth of a second clear of McLaren title contender Lando Norris as Red Bull’s championship leader Max Verstappen finished a lowly 17th. At the start of the session, with the field on Medium tyres, the early pace was set by FP1’s fastest man…

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WRC – Fourmaux claims career-first rally lead after Super Special opener in Japan

Safety newsAdrien Fourmaux is savouring a career milestone after winning FORUM8 Rally Japan’s opening stage, thrilling a packed Toyota Stadium crowd on Thursday evening.The final round of the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship launched in spectacular style, with fans treated to a two-at-a-time super special which set the scene for three days of intense competition across over 20 asphalt stages.Driving an M-Sport Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID, Fourmaux edged Hyundai i20 N Rally1 HYBRID driver Ott…

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FIA hosts first Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life training session in Panama City

Mobility newsAnnounced in August 2024 at the FIA American Congress, the Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life programme is the result of a partnership between the FIA, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the FIA Foundation.It is a global initiative aiming to give FIA Clubs and relevant local authorities the tools they need to improve road safety locally and nationally. This includes support with decision-making, design, and implementation of effective…

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