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Pontus Lindroos

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Covering off-road news for The Checkered Flag since 2019, with over 10 years of experience working with all sorts of publications, media & PR-related things in motorsport.
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FIA World Rally Championship

Rally Greece signs two-year extension deal with WRC Promoter

By Pontus Lindroos
July 3, 2024
1 Mins read

EKO Acropolis Rally (Rally Greece) has signed a two-year contract extension to remain in WRC to 2027

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FIA World Rally Championship

Man involved in Ogier's accident before Rally Poland dies

By Pontus Lindroos
July 1, 2024
1 Mins read
One of the persons in the other vehicle that was involved in Ogier’s accident has unfortunately died according to reports.
FIA World Rally Championship

The Finnish Star Kalle Rovanperä wins Rally Poland

By Pontus Lindroos
June 30, 2024
2 Mins read
Rovanperä who wasn’t even meant to drive the rally won Rally Poland despite the lack of preparation and tesing ahead of the event
FIA World Rally Championship

Rovanperä holds on to Rally Poland lead after the second full day

By Pontus Lindroos
June 29, 2024
2 Mins read
Rovanperä who recieved a last-minute call and wasn¨t suspposed to drive the rally is currently leading Rally Poland with four stages remaining tomorrow
Sportscars

2025 World Challenge calendars for Europe, Australia, Asia and America are revealed

By Pontus Lindroos
June 29, 2024
4 Mins read
SRO Motorsport Group has announced the 2025 calendars for GT World Challenge Europe, Australia, Asia and America this week during the Centenary Spa 24 Hours press conference
FIA World Rally Championship

Tänak retires once again from Rally Poland and Rovanperä snatched the lead in the Saturday morning loop

By Pontus Lindroos
June 29, 2024
2 Mins read
Ott Tänak has retired from Rally Poland once again and won’t take in the afternoon stages of Saturday meanwhile Kalle Rovanperä is now the new rally leader after the morning loop.
Sportscars

BMW reveals the new M4 GT4 EVO at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps

By Pontus Lindroos
June 29, 2024
1 Mins read
BMW M Motorsport has revelead the new BMW M4 GT4 EVO this week in Spa-Francorchamps
FIA World Rally Championship

Mikkelsen leads Rally Poland after the thrilling first day

By Pontus Lindroos
June 28, 2024
2 Mins read
Andreas Mikkelsen is the overnight rally leader in Rally Poland and the top 3 is only separated by 2 seconds
FIA World Rally Championship

SS3 canceled in Rally Poland due to spectators misbehavior

By Pontus Lindroos
June 28, 2024
1 Mins read
The second stage of Friday morning loop of Rally Poland got canceled due to spectators standing in wrong places and were out of control for the organizer
FIA World Rally Championship

Tänak forced to stop on SS2 after a collision with a deer

By Pontus Lindroos
June 28, 2024
1 Mins read
Ott Tänak has retired from the rally after a collision with a deer on SS2
IMSA

Meyer Shank returns to IMSA in 2025 with Acura

By Pontus Lindroos
June 27, 2024
1 Mins read
Meyer Shank Racing has signed a multi-year agreement to run two factory Acura ARX-06 LMDh cars in IMSA alongside HRC US
FIA World Rally Championship

Tänak sets the fastest time on Rally Poland Shakedown

By Pontus Lindroos
June 27, 2024
1 Mins read
Ott Tänak was the fastest through the Lubiewo shakedown of 80th ORLEN Rally Poland on Thursday morning
FIA World Rally Championship

Entry list for 2024 TET Rally Latvia officially published

By Pontus Lindroos
June 26, 2024
3 Mins read
The entries for the first-ever TET Rally Latvia in WRC has been officially published
FIA World Rally Championship

Rovanperä to replace Ogier for Rally Poland

By Pontus Lindroos
June 25, 2024
1 Mins read
Kalle Rovanperä has been called in to step in for Sébastien Ogier in Rally Poland this weekend as the Frenchman had to retire from the event due to pre-event recce accident
FIA World Rally Championship

Ogier will not take part in Rally Poland following an accident during recce

By Pontus Lindroos
June 25, 2024
1 Mins read
Sébastien Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais will not take part in Rally Poland this weekend as the pair was involved in a serious accident during Tuesday’s recce
FIA World Rally Championship

M-Sport celebrates remarkable milestone with 300th consecutive points finish

By Pontus Lindroos
June 25, 2024
2 Mins read
M-Sport WRT is the first team in the world of motorsport to celebrate a remarkable achievement of 300th consecutive points finish in WRC
FIA World Rally Championship

Pajari's debut in Rally1 has been postponed to Rally Finland

By Pontus Lindroos
June 25, 2024
2 Mins read
Sami Pajari’s debut in Rally1 has been postponed to Rally Finland as Toyota Gazoo Racing has announced the eight-time champion Sébastien Ogier will be given the fourth car for Rally Latvia next month
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