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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

Rumours: Kubica or Rossi Set for M-Sport Ford Appearance at ACI Rally Monza?

By Pontus Lindroos
October 16, 2020
1 Mins read

Robert Kubica or Valentino Rossi are both rumoured to be driving for M-Sport at the 2020 FIA World Rally Championship season finale at Monza in December.

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FIA World Rallycross

IMG to Quit World RX Promotion at End of Season

By Pontus Lindroos
October 16, 2020
1 Mins read
FIA World Rallycross Championship promoter IMG will step down from its role at the end of the 2020 season
FIA World Rally Championship

Mikkelsen Tests Tires in Belgium with Škoda Motorsport

By Pontus Lindroos
October 15, 2020
1 Mins read
Andreas Mikkelsen has been seen testing the upcoming 2021 FIA World Rally Championship tires made by Pirelli in a Skoda Fabia R5.
Rally

Evans and Ogier Enter Hemicuda Rally as Ypres Preparation

By Pontus Lindroos
October 15, 2020
1 Mins read
Elfyn Evans and Sébastien Ogier will be entering the Hemicuda Rally in Belgium next weekend as preperation for the upcoming second-to-last round of the 2020 FIA World Rally Championship on Ypres Rally
FIA World Rally Championship

2021 FIA World Rally Championship Provisional Calendar Announced

By Pontus Lindroos
October 15, 2020
1 Mins read
The provisional calendar for the 2021 FIA World Rally Championship has now been announced after Friday’s FIA Motor Sport Council Meeting
WRC2

Toksport Extends WRC2 Championship Lead in Italy

By Pontus Lindroos
October 15, 2020
1 Mins read
As Pontus Tidemand secured his third win this season last weekend, the Toksport WRT is still leading the Teams Championship in WRC2
FIA World Rally Championship

24 Grams of Weight Dampen Sordo's Italy Win

By Pontus Lindroos
October 15, 2020
1 Mins read
Hyundai Motorsport recieved a fine of €30,000 after the post-rally scrutineering found a part that was underweighted on Dani Sordo’s car
FIA World Rally Championship

Monza to Host 2020 WRC Season Finale

By Pontus Lindroos
October 15, 2020
1 Mins read
The Monza Rally will play host to the final round of the revised 2020 FIA World Rally Championship
WRC2

Toyota Yaris Rally2 + Rally3 Set for 2021 Debuts?

By Pontus Lindroos
October 8, 2020
2 Mins read
Tommi Mäkinen revealed in the Spring of 2019 that the Toyota Gazoo Racing is looking to develop a Rally2 car and these rumor’s continue to circulate. Pontus Lindroos looks at what could happen in the not too distant future.
WRC2

Tidemand Motivated Ahead of Sardegna Debut

By Pontus Lindroos
October 8, 2020
1 Mins read
Current WRC2 championship leader Pontus Tidemand will be making his Rally Italia Sardegna debut this weekend.
DakarFIA World Rally Championship

Loeb Leaves Hyundai WRC Team, Enters 2021 Dakar With Prodrive

By Pontus Lindroos
October 1, 2020
2 Mins read
Hyundai Motorsport has confirmed nine-time WRC champion Sébastien Loeb is officially leaving the team at the end of the season.
FeaturesFIA World Rally Championship

How Does The Rumored 2021 FIA World Rally Championship Calendar Look?

By Pontus Lindroos
October 1, 2020
2 Mins read
Pontus Lindroos looks at some of the rumored changes to the 2021 FIA World Rally Championship calendar ahead of its upcoming release in the next few weeks.
FIA World Rally Championship

Breen Confirmed to Enter Ypres with Hyundai

By Pontus Lindroos
October 1, 2020
1 Mins read
Craig Breen will drive the third Hyundai i20 WRC at the 2020 FIA World Rally Championship season-finale in Belgium on the Ypres Rally.
Projekt E

Ferratum Team Joins Projekt E

By Pontus Lindroos
October 1, 2020
1 Mins read
Ferratum Team has now purchased a Ford Fiesta ERX all-electric Supercar that they will compete with in the final two rounds of the Projekt E season.
FIA World Rally Championship

Delecour to Debut Alpine A110 R-GT at Rallye Monte Carlo 2021

By Pontus Lindroos
October 1, 2020
1 Mins read
Francois Delecour is set to debut the all-new Alpine A110 R-GT in the FIA World Rally Championship at the 2021 season-opener in Monte Carlo.
Rally

Block Returns to Rally Legends Festival

By Pontus Lindroos
October 1, 2020
1 Mins read
Ken Block will be returning to the Rally Legends festival in San Marino this weekend after his successful appearance last year
FIA World Rally Championship

Solberg, Mikkelsen Set for Italy Power Stage Appearance

By Pontus Lindroos
September 30, 2020
1 Mins read
Petter Solberg will return to rallying at Rally Italia Sardegna where he and Andreas Mikkelsen will be debuting next year’s Scorpion KX WRC tyre on the Power Stage of the WRC event.
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