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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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Junior WRC

Kimathi teams-up with Loudon for Portugal

By Pontus Lindroos
May 18, 2022
1 Mins read

The Kenyan JWRC driver Kimathi Mcrae will be teaming-up with a temporary co-driver Stuart Loudon this weekend at Rally de Portugal

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Sportscars

Porsche unveils the next generation 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance all-electric prototype

By Pontus Lindroos
May 17, 2022
1 Mins read
Porsche Motorsport has now unveiled the next generation Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance all-electric sportscar racer which is planned to be debuting in 2025
European Rally Championship

Pirelli debuts new asphalt tire at Rally Islas Canarias

By Pontus Lindroos
May 16, 2022
1 Mins read
Pirelli will be debuting a new hard compound asphalt rally tire at Rally Islas Canarias, the new P Zero RA5A will be replacing the old RA5 in the range being offered by the manufacturer.
Shows and Events

Genesis extends partnership with Goodwood Festival of Speed

By Pontus Lindroos
May 16, 2022
1 Mins read
The Korean premium brand Genesis has announced an extended partnership with Goodwood Festival of Speed
WRC2

Solans reveals 2022 WRC2 Junior programme

By Pontus Lindroos
May 16, 2022
1 Mins read
The 2019 JWRC champion Jan Solans has announced the programme for his 2022 WRC2 Junior season.
FIA World Rally Championship

Greensmith targeting maiden WRC podium in Portugal

By Pontus Lindroos
May 16, 2022
1 Mins read
Gus Greensmith has enjoyed many successful rallies in Portugal before but this time he will go all flat out as he is targeting his maiden podium next weekend
WRC2

Paddon enters Rally di Alba for WRC2 warm-up

By Pontus Lindroos
May 16, 2022
1 Mins read
Hayden Paddon’s 2022 WRC2 campaign will start with a warm-up at Rally di Alba in Italy at the end of June
WRC2

Pajari debuts in WRC2 with Toksport WRT at Sardinia

By Pontus Lindroos
May 16, 2022
1 Mins read
The reigning JWRC champion Sami Pajari from Finland will make his WRC2 debut with Toksport WRT at the Rally Italia Sardegna round in June.
FIA World Rally Championship

Ogier doubting his performance on gravel ahead of Portugal

By Pontus Lindroos
May 16, 2022
1 Mins read
The reigning WRC champion Sébastien Ogier is feeling doubtful about his performance on the gravel ahead of the Portugal start next weekend
FIA World Rally Championship

WRC to celebrate the 50th Anniversary with a large festival in Portugal

By Pontus Lindroos
May 16, 2022
2 Mins read
A large gathering of former WRC drivers, co-drivers, team members and historic rally cars will be at Rallye de Portugal to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the FIA World Rally Championship
FIA World Rally Championship

Rallye Deutschland plans a return to 2023 WRC calendar

By Pontus Lindroos
May 16, 2022
1 Mins read
The German motorsport governing body ADAC is set to present the new Rallye Deutschland plans to WRC Promoter this month and possible be returning to the 2023 calendar
FIA World Rally Championship

Hyundai's Julien Moncet: "We head to Rally de Portugal with a positive feeling"

By Pontus Lindroos
May 16, 2022
1 Mins read
Hyundai’s deputy team principal Julien Moncet is pleased with how the improvements have been so far for the season and he has now got a positive feeling for the upcoming rally
DriftingFIA World Rally Championship

Rovanperä reaches Top 16 at the DMEC debut in Ireland

By Pontus Lindroos
May 9, 2022
2 Mins read
Kalle Rovanperä ended up ninth overall of 43 entries on his Drift Masters European Championship debut in Ireland
DriftingFIA World Rally Championship

Rovanperä to make DMEC debut at Mondello Park this weekend

By Pontus Lindroos
May 4, 2022
1 Mins read
Kalle Rovanperä is set to make DMEC debut in Ireland this weekend with his Toyota Supra Gazoo Racing drift car – followed up with one more outting in the series in Sweden this summer.
FIA World Rallycross

Construction Equipment Dealer Team Joins the 2022 World RX Grid

By Pontus Lindroos
May 4, 2022
2 Mins read
The newly formed Construction Equipment Dealer Team announces a multi-year commitment in the all-new RX1E class in FIA World Rallycross Championship and will have a two-car entry.
FIA World Rally Championship

Ogier not expecting domination for him and Loeb at Rally de Portugal

By Pontus Lindroos
May 4, 2022
2 Mins read
Sébastien Ogier is not expecting him and Sébastien Loeb to face more of a challenge in Portugal unlike they did in Monte-Carlo.
RallyX NordicWRC2

Former Hyundai Driver Veiby Signs with JC Raceteknik for Rallycross Comeback

By Pontus Lindroos
May 4, 2022
2 Mins read
Ole Christian Veiby will be making a comeback in rallycross for the first time since 2015 as the former Hyundai WRC driver signs a contract with JC Raceteknik for the 2022 RallyX Nordic season
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