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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

Sean Kim Selected as New Hyundai Motorsport President

By Pontus Lindroos
April 12, 2022
1 Mins read

Sean Kim is now selected as the new president of the Hyundai Motorsport division, replacing Scott Noh

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FIA World Rally Championship

AKK Release Rally Finland Date for 2023

By Pontus Lindroos
April 7, 2022
1 Mins read
The Finnish motorsport governing body AKK have released the dates for the 2023 season that includes the potential date for Rally Finland, which is set to be hosted on 3-6 August
FIA World Rally Championship

Hyundai Motorsport Forced to Tweak Croatia Test Plans Due to Snow

By Pontus Lindroos
April 7, 2022
1 Mins read
Most parts of Europe was hitted by a snow forecast over the weekend and that caused problems for the Hyundai Motorsport squad as Thierry Neuville’s test day had to be delayed to Monday
FIA World Rally Championship

Rovanperä to Carry Out Tire Testing for Pirelli in Croatia

By Pontus Lindroos
April 7, 2022
1 Mins read
Toyota Gazoo Racing is the first team that have been randomly selected by the FIA to carry out the in-season tire tests for Pirelli and Toyota have selected Kalle Rovanperä to carry them out today (7 April)
WRC2

Guerra Reveals His 2022 WRC2 Program

By Pontus Lindroos
April 6, 2022
1 Mins read
After a two years hiatus, the former PWRC champion Benito Guerra will be returning to the WRC2 class as he has now revealed his 2022 program
Rally

Ostberg and Breen Headlines Rallye Sanremo Entries

By Pontus Lindroos
April 6, 2022
2 Mins read
Mads Ostberg and Craig Breen are some of the star drivers entered for this weekend’s Rallye Sanremo in Italy
National Rally

Manx Rally Returns to Isle of Man in May

By Pontus Lindroos
April 5, 2022
1 Mins read
After a two years hiatus, the Manx Rally will be returning to Isle of Man on 13/14 May as part of the FIA ERC Celtic Rally Trophy
WRC2

Ben Hunt Unveils the Fabia R5 for WRC2 at Rally New Zealand

By Pontus Lindroos
March 31, 2022
1 Mins read
Ben Hunt and Skoda New Zealand Rally Team will be entering the 2022 Rally New Zealand in a Skoda Fabia R5
DTMFIA World Rally Championship

Loeb Rumoured to Enter DTM with Red Bull

By Pontus Lindroos
March 30, 2022
1 Mins read
Sébastien Loeb is rumoured to be taking part in selected DTM rounds this season with Red Bull (AF Corse) after testing a Ferrari 488 GT3 at Spa-Francorchamps this week.
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Kristensson Reveals Mixed 2022 Rally Program

By Pontus Lindroos
March 30, 2022
1 Mins read
Tom Kristensson has revealed his 2022 rally program which includes rallies in Sweden, ERC and WRC
FIA World Rally Championship

2022 Croatia Rally Entry List Revealed

By Pontus Lindroos
March 30, 2022
2 Mins read
The entry list for the third round of the 2022 FIA World Rally Championship has now been officially published.
WRC2

Kajetanowicz Returns to WRC2 for the 2022 Campaign

By Pontus Lindroos
March 24, 2022
1 Mins read
After the WRC3 title crown was snatched in a thrilling battle on the last stage of the 2021 season, the Polish rally star Kajetan Kajetanowicz will be making a return to the WRC2 class for 2022.
WRC2

Marczyk to Make WRC2 Debut at Rally Croatia

By Pontus Lindroos
March 24, 2022
1 Mins read
Miko Marczyk will be taking a step-up in his rally career as he is making the WRC2 debut in Rally Croatia next month
Rally

Sir Chris Hoy to Compete at Knockhill McRae Rally Challenge

By Pontus Lindroos
March 24, 2022
1 Mins read
Sir Chris Hoy will be making his rally debut at the Knockhill McRae Rally Challenge in July as he takes part in the celebration of the former WRC champion Colin McRae
FIA World Rally Championship

New Rule Change For Hybrid Unit Failures in Rally1

By Pontus Lindroos
March 24, 2022
1 Mins read
A rule change has been announced by the FIA for WRC for if a hybrid unit failure occurs again during a rally.
FIA World Rally Championship

Loubet Makes Rally1 Debut with the Ford Puma in Belgium

By Pontus Lindroos
March 18, 2022
1 Mins read
After suffering a broken hip last year in s traffic accident, Pierre-Louis Loubet will be returning to the driver seat as he makes Rally1 debut in South Belgium Rally this weekend
Rally

Ken Block Enters 100 Acre Wood Rally in an i20 Coupe WRC

By Pontus Lindroos
March 18, 2022
1 Mins read
Ken Block will be entering the 100 Acre Wood Rally in a former 2C Competition Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC this weekend
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