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Umar Hassan

About author
Third Year Birmingham City University Journalism student. I've been dedicating most of my life in motorsport to Formula One. I also have a keen passion for rallying and motorcycle racing.
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Dakar

MINI announces crews for 2017 Dakar Rally

By Umar Hassan
November 10, 2016
1 Mins read

MINI All4 Racing have announced their eight-crew line-up for the 2017 Dakar Rally, which includes ex-WRC driver Mikko Hirvonen competing at the Dakar.

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FIA World Rally Championship

Volkswagen launches new customer rally car after realigning its motorsport programme

By Umar Hassan
November 2, 2016
1 Mins read
After their departure from the WRC at the end of 2016, Volkswagen Motorsport are launching a new customer rally car in line with R5 regulations.
Drive DMACK Fiesta TrophyFIA World Rally Championship

Osian Pryce: “Luckily it all came along in the end”

By Umar Hassan
November 2, 2016
2 Mins read
The Checkered Flag caught up with 2016 Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy-winner Osian Pryce as he makes the switch from DDFT to WRC2 in 2017.
Junior WRCWRC3

Koči claims JWRC runner-up spot by winning Wales Rally GB

By Umar Hassan
November 1, 2016
1 Mins read
Slovakia’s Martin Koči is the 2016 Junior WRC runner-up as he records his maiden win in both WRC3 and Junior WRC at the 2016 Dayinsure Wales Rally GB.
FIA World Rally ChampionshipJunior WRCWRC2WRC3

2016 Dayinsure Wales Rally GB Analysis: Outstanding Ogier masters the Welsh gravel for a fourth time

By Umar Hassan
October 31, 2016
4 Mins read
The Checkered Flag looks back at the 2016 Dayinsure Wales Rally GB, where Sébastien Ogier claimed his fourth win in a row in Flintshire.
FIA World Rally ChampionshipJunior WRCWRC2WRC3

2016 Dayinsure Wales Rally GB: Ogier fights off Tänak for fourth straight win in Flintshire

By Umar Hassan
October 30, 2016
2 Mins read
Sébastien Ogier claimed his fourth straight win in four years for Volkswagen at the 2016 Dayinsure Wales Rally GB for Volkswagen Motorsport.
FIA World Rally ChampionshipJunior WRCWRC2WRC3

2016 Dayinsure Wales Rally GB: Ogier withstands Tänak attack to remain rally leader after Day 2

By Umar Hassan
October 29, 2016
2 Mins read
Sébastien Ogier remains the rally leader overnight on Day 2 of the 2016 Dayinsure Wales Rally GB after an all-day attack from DMACK’s Ott Tänak.
FIA World Rally ChampionshipJunior WRCWRC2WRC3

2016 Dayinsure Wales Rally GB: Majestic Ogier leads Day 1 in North Wales

By Umar Hassan
October 28, 2016
2 Mins read
Four-times World Rally Champion Sébastien Ogier takes a commanding +37.8 second overnight lead on Day 1 of the 2016 Dayinsure Wales Rally GB.
Junior WRC

Final Junior WRC positions up for grabs at Wales Rally GB

By Umar Hassan
October 26, 2016
1 Mins read
The final 2016 Junior WRC Championship positions will be decided at the 2016 Dayinsure Wales Rally GB, with Simone Tempestini chasing the WRC3 Championship.
FIA World Rally Championship

PREVIEW: 2016 Dayinsure Wales Rally GB: Championship claimed, what’s next for Ogier in Flintshire?

By Umar Hassan
October 25, 2016
2 Mins read
TCF previews the penultimate round of the 2016 FIA World Rally Championship season at the 2016 Dayinsure Wales Rally GB.
FIA World Rally ChampionshipWRC2

Home success the target for DMACK at Wales Rally GB

By Umar Hassan
October 22, 2016
1 Mins read
DMACK will be aiming for good results at their home rally at Wales Rally GB with Estonia’s Ott Tänak, who retired from last year’s rally in Flintshire.
Drive DMACK Fiesta TrophyWRC2

Osian Pryce: “There’s no place like home.”

By Umar Hassan
October 22, 2016
1 Mins read
Osian Pryce returns home at the 2016 Wales Rally GB after winning the 2016 Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy last time out in Spain at Rally Catalunya.
FIA World Rally Championship

The Championship That Never Was - Grönholm loses 2006 WRC title by one point

By Umar Hassan
October 21, 2016
3 Mins read
Marcus Grönholm’s bid to become a three-time World Rally Champion in 2006 never happened as the Finn lost out at Wales Rally GB by one point.
FIA World Rally Championship

Supercars part of star-studded RallyFest at Cholmondeley Castle

By Umar Hassan
October 21, 2016
1 Mins read
The supercars will be on show at the 2016 Cholmondeley Castle RallyFest, with some lucky people having a once in a lifetime experience in a supercar.
WRC2

Turán loses podium position at Rally Catalunya

By Umar Hassan
October 19, 2016
1 Mins read
Frigyes Turán has been given a 25-minute time penalty for his Ford Fiesta R5, which failed the weight test, demoting him from third to eighth.
Rally

One-two for Renault at 2016 e-Rallye Monte-Carlo

By Umar Hassan
October 18, 2016
1 Mins read
Renault once again succeed at the 2016 e-Rallye Monte-Carlo, finishing with a one-two in the all-electric vehicle class with their Renault ZOE’s.
Historic Rally

Bertie the Beetle competes at 2016 Wales Rally GB

By Umar Hassan
October 18, 2016
1 Mins read
Bertie the Beetle will be making another appearance in Flintshire as Bob Beales will be looking a second win in two years at the 2016 Wales Rally GB.
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