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Thursday | 08 Jun 2023

Andersson reflects on ‘super-cool’ duels with ‘childhood hero’ Loeb

As a young child growing up in rural Sweden, Klara Andersson used to idolise Sébastien Loeb as he sped to nine consecutive FIA World Rally Championship crowns. Last weekend at Montalegre, she beat him – twice.

Thursday | 08 Jun 2023

Star-studded entry lists revealed for Höljes’ ‘Magic Weekend’

The World RX, Euro RX1 and Euro RX3 entry lists have been published for World RX of Sweden at Höljes next month (1-2 July), with a host of high-profile names poised to duel doorhandle-to-doorhandle for glory during the legendary ‘Magic Weekend’.

Wednesday | 07 Jun 2023

Masters of Montalegre: Cooper Tires ‘Racers of the Weekend’ revealed

World RX of Portugal (3-4 June) – which kick-started the second season of World RX’s electrifying new era – delivered sensational racing across the board, but only three drivers could be selected for the coveted Cooper Tires ‘Racer of the Weekend’ accolades. To find out who they are, read on...

Wednesday | 07 Jun 2023

Dakar history-maker bolsters RX2e line-up

History-making rally-raid star Cristina Gutiérrez will join the FIA RX2e Championship grid for the opening two rounds of its 2023 campaign in Norway and Sweden, as she bids to increase her experience of wheel-to-wheel competition.

Tuesday | 06 Jun 2023

Fast female Åhlin-Kottulinsky joins RX2e grid

Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky has signed up to contest the opening three rounds of the 2023 FIA RX2e Championship, in which she will partner returning front-runner Nils Andersson at the newly-formed Team E.

Monday | 05 Jun 2023

Loeb confident Lancia podium ‘is not far’ after race-winning Delta debut

Nine-time FIA World Rally Champion Sébastien Loeb admitted to being disappointed but encouraged in equal measure at Montalegre last weekend (3-4 June) – disappointed by the end result, but encouraged by the potential of Special ONE Racing’s Lancia Delta Evo-e RX.

Sunday | 04 Jun 2023

Kristoffersson conquers changing conditions with Montalegre masterclass

Defending champion Johan Kristoffersson launched his quest for a sixth FIA World Rallycross Championship crown in peerless fashion in Portugal today (4 June), mastering mixed conditions to climb onto the highest step of the podium for the 36th time in his career.

Sunday | 04 Jun 2023

Ide wins again at scene of breakthrough success

In the second round of the FIA European Rallycross Championship at Montalegre today (4 June), Enzo Ide replicated his 2022 result in Portugal by racing to victory again in Euro RX1 to soar to the joint top of the title table.

Saturday | 03 Jun 2023

VIDEO: Loeb vs. Grönholm – Old rivalry revived in pulsating Portuguese duel

Sébastien Loeb and Marcus Grönholm indulged in many a close and entertaining battle in the FIA World Rally Championship during the 2000s, and that iconic rivalry was rekindled at Montalegre today, as Niclas Grönholm picked up the baton during a crowd-pleasing duel with his French rival at World RX of Portugal.

Thursday | 01 Jun 2023

Recreating an iconic look: The Lancia Delta Evo-e RX pays tribute to its past

The covers came off Special ONE Racing’s pair of Lancia Delta Evo-e RX all-electric beasts in the Montalegre paddock today (1 June), revealing a show-stopping look that brings back to life an unforgettable era in motorsport history.