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Rally champion Ogier behind the wheel of an F1 race car

Rally champion Ogier behind the wheel of an F1 race car

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Current world rally champion Sebastien Ogier has experienced the realization of his dreams at the Red Bull Ring as he sat and drove a Formula One car for the first time. The Frenchman, sponsored by Austrian Red Bull, has already amassed 40 wins and four world titles in the WRC World Rally Championship, while also leading in this year’s championship scoring. Ogier first drove a few laps in an older Formula Renault 3.5 race car, then sat in a Red Bull RB7, with which Sebastian Vettel became champion in 2011. “Of course I dreamed of trying out a race car like that one day and my dream came true,” Ogier said. "It was amazing, of course it was a whole new experience for me, so very different from anything I've driven so far. Even though the car is super fast, you immediately feel d behind the wheel
Fatal at the first test of the Monte Carlo Rally

Fatal at the first test of the Monte Carlo Rally

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The season of the World Rally Championship did not even start well, when it was already marked by tragedy. On the icy road of the first speed test of the Monte Carlo Rally, Hayden Paddon, a Hyundai racer, lost control of the car in a left turn and crashed his back into a rocky slope along the road. Everything was fine with him and his co-driver John Kennard, and the racing i20 was not excessively damaged, but unfortunately a careless spectator was standing at the scene of the trip, lying unconscious after the collision with the racing car. Rescuers took him by helicopter to a hospital in Nice, where he sadly died. Organizers launched an investigation into why the spectator was standing in an inappropriate spot and who was responsible, and the Hyundai team expressed their condolences to the family of the deceased.  
A new season, a new race car, and Ogier stays on top

A new season, a new race car, and Ogier stays on top

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Sebastien Ogier started his collaboration with the new M-sport team with the best time at the so-called shakedown before the Monte Carlo Rally, which is the first rally of this year's World Rally Championship season - WRC. Ogier finished in the 3,35-kilometer test with a four-second lead over former team-mate Andreas Mikkelsen in a Škoda Fabia R5 of the WRC2 class. Ogier teammate Ott Tanak was third, and the fourth time of the test was taken by Jari-Matti Latvala behind the wheel of a Toyota Yaris. Hyundai racers Hayden Paddon and Dani Sordo took fifth and sixth time, followed by Latvala's teammate Juho Hanninen. The eighth time went to Hyundai’s third racer, Thierry Neuville. Some racers were a bit more reserved and are va
Citroen unveils the C3 WRC concept for the 2017 season

Citroen unveils the C3 WRC concept for the 2017 season

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Citroën Racing is preparing for its big return to the scene of the FIA ​​World Rally Championship. This is the latest challenge and the next adventure of a sports team with recognized experience. In addition, in this way, the brand will accompany the launch of the new C3, an energetic vehicle with a unique design structure and a dynamic engine. Citroën will present the C3 WRC concept study for the first time in the world at this year's Paris Motor Show. Designed by Citroën design studio in collaboration with the Citroën Racing team, the concept vehicle is an extreme version of the C3 with muscular and sculpted lines and a stunning visual design. The concept announces a new race car that will debut at the Monte-Carlo Rally in January 2017. With three World Champion titles among drivers in his pocket, C
Räikkönen: The rally allowed me to return to F1

Räikkönen: The rally allowed me to return to F1

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It is often added that Formula 1 racers start to take an active part in some other racing industry, but Formula 1 teams do not like to do that. First of all, they are afraid of injuries, and secondly, they are afraid of possible bad results. However, Kimi Räikkönen has a different opinion, saying that his racing at the WRC was important for his further career. "Of course, any such sport can be dangerous, but you can get injured anywhere else," Räikkönen explained to F1i.com. The Finn stressed that the rally is a good experience where he was able to test and upgrade his skills. “You have to be precise and very concentrated all the time and you have to rely on your co-driver and listen to him all the time,” he described his experience. So he thinks this activity is for him
Ogier to his first victory for almost half a year

Ogier to his first victory for almost half a year

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Sebastien Ogier broke a series of rallies without a win in Germany after coming to the finish line with a 20-second lead over Dani Sord. “I missed the victories, I missed them very much,” the overjoyed Frenchman said. "I haven't fought to win with Andreas and Thierry in a long time." Second and third place went to Hyundai racers Dani Sordo and Thierry Neuville. The team rivals clashed for second place, and the latter was 0.1 seconds too slow to overtake Sorda.
Paddon in Argentina to his first career victory

Paddon in Argentina to his first career victory

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Hayden Paddon registered his first victory for the WRC World Championship after a close showdown in Argentina at the Power Stag. The final day of the rally started with more than half a minute of advantage, which in Sunday's tests melted to just 2.6 seconds. But the New Zealander was elusive in the final rally test. “I have no words, I did my best on the last test,” Paddon said. "Amazing, I can't describe the feelings. All the hard work has finally paid off. I didn't think we had a chance to win, as we usually don't have narrow and twisted trials," he added. Second was Sebastien Ogier at the end, 14.3 seconds behind the Hyundai racer. Third was Andreas Mikkelsen. Racer Team Difference 1 Hayden Paddon Hyundai Motorsport N 3h40m52.9s
First image VW Polo R 2017 WRC

First image VW Polo R 2017 WRC

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Volkswagen has unveiled the first picture of their racing Polo for the 2017 season. It is a presentation of the look under the new rules, according to which rally cars will be wider, lighter and more powerful. Volkswagen began testing parts for the new car last August.  
Will WRC race cars be too fast next season?

Will WRC race cars be too fast next season?

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According to some, the races of the World Rally Championship are too fast and thus less interesting, despite the fact that the speed test records of rallies around the world will be falling. The race cars are supposed to be powered by more powerful powertrains, more efficient differentials will be installed in them, and they will also have more aerodynamics, making rally cars the fastest so far. Racers have already expressed concerns about safety, as well as the possibility that the race cars will be so good to drive that they will look less attractive to spectators. An unnamed racer said that with such race cars, speed test records could be improved by half a minute, and even the rally organizers are not satisfied with the new rules. “I like a strong race car,” said Jari Matti Latvala. "Only