Reigning FIA World Rallycross champion Timmy Hansen claims esports title against drivers including Charles Leclerc, Shane van Gisbergen and Hayden Paddon The first ever World Rallycross Esports Series attracted over 1.24 million live views over the six events that saw reigning FIA World Rallycross Champion, Timmy Hansen, extend his domination of the sport by claiming the esports crown. A three-way partnership between Motorsport Games, Codemasters and the FIA World Rallycross

THE TEENAGER'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP-WINNING FATHER PETTER SOLBERG SAYS HE MUST REMAIN CALM AT RALLY DI ROMA WORDS BY DAVID EVANS, DIRTFISH SENIOR STAFF WRITER Three-time World Rally Champion Petter Solberg has told his son Oliver to stay calm and respect his first two days of asphalt rallying at this week’s Rally di Roma. Solberg Sr knows exactly what’s needed to win on sealed surfaces, having scored one of the World Rally Championship’s most memorable rally victories ever, whe

Entries to the 2020 RX2 International Series presented by Cooper Tires are officially open, with a deadline of Thursday, 19 March to sign up to what is already promising to be the most competitive campaign in the championship’s history. Over the past three seasons, no fewer than 54 drivers have taken to the track in the official FIA World Rallycross Championship feeder series – representing some 12 different nationalities, from European heartlands such as France, Sweden an

DirtFish is delighted to announce its partnership with reigning FIA World Rally Champion, Ott Tänak. In a new-for-2020 agreement, the American rally company’s branding will appear on Ott’s crash helmet, race suit and cap. The cooperation with the 12-time world rally winner signals DirtFish’s intentions to broaden the appeal of rallying in North America, while simultaneously developing a global appreciation of its own brand. DirtFish owner, Steve Rimmer, said “The chanc

Following the announcement of the all-new RallyX Nordic presented by Cooper Tires CrossCar Junior class for 2020, JC Raceteknik Juniorteam has announced its first driver in the form of 13-year-old Alex Gustafsson. Meanwhile, compatriot and stablemate Isak Reiersen has set his sights on the overall CrossCar/Crosskart title. The Swedish team has a lot to live up to this season, after Reiersen claimed third in the CrossCar/Crosskart standings in 2019, with JC Raceteknik simil

RallyX Nordic presented by Cooper Tires will welcome a new entry-level class in 2020, with the CrossCar Junior category set to allow drivers as young as 12-years-old to showcase their skills on the same stage as their World Championship heroes. Building on the success of the CrossCar/Crosskart class, CrossCar Junior represents a cost-effective entry route into rallycross, offering aspiring Supercar stars a unique opportunity to take the first step on the ladder well before

Oliver Eriksson completed the successful defence of his RX2 International Series presented by Cooper Tires title in this weekend’s season finale (9/10 November), crowning his campaign with a peerless performance in front of an appreciative audience in South Africa. Eriksson has been the class of the field in the official FIA World Rallycross Championship feeder series this year, and he arrived at Cape Town’s Killarney International Raceway holding a commanding 21-point mar